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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,222.32, 335,550.15 and 162,522.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,222.32, 335,550.15 and 162,522.02 is: 224,215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,222.32 : 335,550.15 = 162,522.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,222.32/335,550.15 = 162,522.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,222.32x = 335,550.15 × 162,522.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,222.32x = 54,534,286,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,534,286,511.55/243,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,215.80

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