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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,800.82, 334,946.04 and 162,248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,800.82, 334,946.04 and 162,248.12 is: 223,822.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,800.82 : 334,946.04 = 162,248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,800.82/334,946.04 = 162,248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,800.82x = 334,946.04 × 162,248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,800.82x = 54,344,365,291.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,344,365,291.44/242,800.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,822.82

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