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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,014.02, 342,133.17 and 162,023.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,014.02, 342,133.17 and 162,023.34 is: 223,509.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,014.02 : 342,133.17 = 162,023.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,014.02/342,133.17 = 162,023.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,014.02x = 342,133.17 × 162,023.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,014.02x = 55,433,558,928.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,433,558,928.19/248,014.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,509.78

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