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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,604.22, 351,338.05 and 162,354.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,604.22, 351,338.05 and 162,354.68 is: 243,138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,604.22 : 351,338.05 = 162,354.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,604.22/351,338.05 = 162,354.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,604.22x = 351,338.05 × 162,354.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,604.22x = 57,041,376,679.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,041,376,679.57/234,604.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,138.75

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