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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,318.05, 336,737.74 and 162,499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,318.05, 336,737.74 and 162,499.88 is: 223,969.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,318.05 : 336,737.74 = 162,499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,318.05/336,737.74 = 162,499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,318.05x = 336,737.74 × 162,499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,318.05x = 54,719,842,341.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,719,842,341.47/244,318.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,969.71

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