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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,022.67, 335,122.40 and 161,322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,022.67, 335,122.40 and 161,322.10 is: 222,459.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,022.67 : 335,122.40 = 161,322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,022.67/335,122.40 = 161,322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,022.67x = 335,122.40 × 161,322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,022.67x = 54,062,647,649.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,062,647,649.43/243,022.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,459.28

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