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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,858.32, 352,283.36 and 162,744.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,858.32, 352,283.36 and 162,744.73 is: 244,114.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,858.32 : 352,283.36 = 162,744.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,858.32/352,283.36 = 162,744.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,858.32x = 352,283.36 × 162,744.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,858.32x = 57,332,258,612.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,332,258,612.26/234,858.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,114.23

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