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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,262.12, 342,549.46 and 162,347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,262.12, 342,549.46 and 162,347.04 is: 224,004.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,262.12 : 342,549.46 = 162,347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,262.12/342,549.46 = 162,347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,262.12x = 342,549.46 × 162,347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,262.12x = 55,611,890,884.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,611,890,884.60/248,262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,004.74

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