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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,103.49, 342,256.58 and 162,112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,103.49, 342,256.58 and 162,112.74 is: 223,633.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,103.49 : 342,256.58 = 162,112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,103.49/342,256.58 = 162,112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,103.49x = 342,256.58 × 162,112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,103.49x = 55,484,150,931.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,484,150,931.09/248,103.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,633.10

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