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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,948.16, 335,280.06 and 162,408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,948.16, 335,280.06 and 162,408.24 is: 224,131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,948.16 : 335,280.06 = 162,408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,948.16/335,280.06 = 162,408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,948.16x = 335,280.06 × 162,408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,948.16x = 54,452,244,451.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,452,244,451.69/242,948.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,131.13

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