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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242,964.18, 335,204.34 and 162,442.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242,964.18, 335,204.34 and 162,442.62 is: 224,113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242,964.18 : 335,204.34 = 162,442.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242,964.18/335,204.34 = 162,442.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242,964.18x = 335,204.34 × 162,442.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242,964.18x = 54,451,471,224.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,451,471,224.97/242,964.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,113.16

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