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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,113.68, 335,095.31 and 162,511.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,113.68, 335,095.31 and 162,511.79 is: 223,997.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,113.68 : 335,095.31 = 162,511.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,113.68/335,095.31 = 162,511.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,113.68x = 335,095.31 × 162,511.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,113.68x = 54,456,938,648.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,456,938,648.70/243,113.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,997.84

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