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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,605.22, 351,339.55 and 162,355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,605.22, 351,339.55 and 162,355.68 is: 243,140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,605.22 : 351,339.55 = 162,355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,605.22/351,339.55 = 162,355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,605.22x = 351,339.55 × 162,355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,605.22x = 57,041,971,551.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,041,971,551.14/234,605.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,140.25

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