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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,124.35, 342,312.39 and 162,054.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,124.35, 342,312.39 and 162,054.02 is: 223,569.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,124.35 : 342,312.39 = 162,054.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,124.35/342,312.39 = 162,054.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,124.35x = 342,312.39 × 162,054.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,124.35x = 55,473,097,183.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,473,097,183.75/248,124.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,569.75

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