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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,011.02, 342,129.03 and 162,020.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,011.02, 342,129.03 and 162,020.34 is: 223,505.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,011.02 : 342,129.03 = 162,020.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,011.02/342,129.03 = 162,020.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,011.02x = 342,129.03 × 162,020.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,011.02x = 55,431,860,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,431,860,053.83/248,011.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,505.63

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