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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,797.56, 334,941.55 and 162,244.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,797.56, 334,941.55 and 162,244.90 is: 223,818.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,797.56 : 334,941.55 = 162,244.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,797.56/334,941.55 = 162,244.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,797.56x = 334,941.55 × 162,244.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,797.56x = 54,342,558,285.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,342,558,285.60/242,797.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,818.39

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