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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,263.65, 342,558.51 and 162,199.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,263.65, 342,558.51 and 162,199.74 is: 223,806.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,263.65 : 342,558.51 = 162,199.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,263.65/342,558.51 = 162,199.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,263.65x = 342,558.51 × 162,199.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,263.65x = 55,562,901,256.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,562,901,256.79/248,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,806.03

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