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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,127.50, 335,114.38 and 162,525.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,127.50, 335,114.38 and 162,525.62 is: 224,016.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,127.50 : 335,114.38 = 162,525.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,127.50/335,114.38 = 162,525.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,127.50x = 335,114.38 × 162,525.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,127.50x = 54,464,672,380.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,464,672,380.42/243,127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,016.91

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