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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,469.90, 342,801.03 and 162,479.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,469.90, 342,801.03 and 162,479.22 is: 224,164.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,469.90 : 342,801.03 = 162,479.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,469.90/342,801.03 = 162,479.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,469.90x = 342,801.03 × 162,479.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,469.90x = 55,698,043,969.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,698,043,969.60/248,469.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,164.15

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