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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,565.37, 337,528.32 and 162,889.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,565.37, 337,528.32 and 162,889.11 is: 224,805.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,565.37 : 337,528.32 = 162,889.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,565.37/337,528.32 = 162,889.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,565.37x = 337,528.32 × 162,889.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,565.37x = 54,979,687,644.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,979,687,644.60/244,565.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,805.69

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