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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,799.82, 334,944.66 and 162,247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,799.82, 334,944.66 and 162,247.12 is: 223,821.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,799.82 : 334,944.66 = 162,247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,799.82/334,944.66 = 162,247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,799.82x = 334,944.66 × 162,247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,799.82x = 54,343,806,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,343,806,444.38/242,799.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,821.44

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