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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,222.60, 335,550.69 and 162,522.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,222.60, 335,550.69 and 162,522.30 is: 224,216.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,222.60 : 335,550.69 = 162,522.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,222.60/335,550.69 = 162,522.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,222.60x = 335,550.69 × 162,522.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,222.60x = 54,534,469,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,534,469,905.39/243,222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,216.29

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