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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,317.05, 336,736.37 and 162,498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,317.05, 336,736.37 and 162,498.88 is: 223,968.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,317.05 : 336,736.37 = 162,498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,317.05/336,736.37 = 162,498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,317.05x = 336,736.37 × 162,498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,317.05x = 54,719,281,325.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,719,281,325.93/244,317.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,968.33

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