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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,265.15, 342,560.58 and 162,201.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,265.15, 342,560.58 and 162,201.24 is: 223,808.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,265.15 : 342,560.58 = 162,201.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,265.15/342,560.58 = 162,201.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,265.15x = 342,560.58 × 162,201.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,265.15x = 55,563,750,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,563,750,851.12/248,265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,808.10

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