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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,015.02, 342,134.55 and 162,024.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,015.02, 342,134.55 and 162,024.34 is: 223,511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,015.02 : 342,134.55 = 162,024.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,015.02/342,134.55 = 162,024.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,015.02x = 342,134.55 × 162,024.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,015.02x = 55,434,124,654.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,434,124,654.95/248,015.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,511.16

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