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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,623.05, 343,009.85 and 162,631.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,623.05, 343,009.85 and 162,631.07 is: 224,372.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,623.05 : 343,009.85 = 162,631.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,623.05/343,009.85 = 162,631.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,623.05x = 343,009.85 × 162,631.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,623.05x = 55,784,058,112.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,784,058,112.88/248,623.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,372.03

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