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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,239.02, 342,466.95 and 162,168.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,239.02, 342,466.95 and 162,168.42 is: 223,725.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,239.02 : 342,466.95 = 162,168.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,239.02/342,466.95 = 162,168.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,239.02x = 342,466.95 × 162,168.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,239.02x = 55,537,324,183.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,537,324,183.72/248,239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,725.20

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