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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,012.27, 342,130.76 and 162,021.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,012.27, 342,130.76 and 162,021.59 is: 223,507.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,012.27 : 342,130.76 = 162,021.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,012.27/342,130.76 = 162,021.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,012.27x = 342,130.76 × 162,021.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,012.27x = 55,432,567,202.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,432,567,202.35/248,012.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,507.36

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