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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,558.38, 337,518.64 and 162,882.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,558.38, 337,518.64 and 162,882.12 is: 224,796.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,558.38 : 337,518.64 = 162,882.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,558.38/337,518.64 = 162,882.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,558.38x = 337,518.64 × 162,882.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,558.38x = 54,975,751,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,975,751,622.72/244,558.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,796.02

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