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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,091.89, 342,240.61 and 162,101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,091.89, 342,240.61 and 162,101.23 is: 223,617.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,091.89 : 342,240.61 = 162,101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,091.89/342,240.61 = 162,101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,091.89x = 342,240.61 × 162,101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,091.89x = 55,477,623,836.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,477,623,836.95/248,091.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,617.24

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