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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,465.04, 342,794.33 and 162,474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,465.04, 342,794.33 and 162,474.32 is: 224,157.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,465.04 : 342,794.33 = 162,474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,465.04/342,794.33 = 162,474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,465.04x = 342,794.33 × 162,474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,465.04x = 55,695,276,320.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,695,276,320.50/248,465.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,157.40

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