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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,524.36, 337,327.41 and 162,890.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,524.36, 337,327.41 and 162,890.56 is: 224,711.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,524.36 : 337,327.41 = 162,890.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,524.36/337,327.41 = 162,890.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,524.36x = 337,327.41 × 162,890.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,524.36x = 54,947,449,031.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,947,449,031.61/244,524.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,711.55

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