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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,240.12, 342,519.10 and 162,325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,240.12, 342,519.10 and 162,325.04 is: 223,974.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,240.12 : 342,519.10 = 162,325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,240.12/342,519.10 = 162,325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,240.12x = 342,519.10 × 162,325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,240.12x = 55,599,424,489.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,599,424,489.86/248,240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,974.37

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