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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,859.32, 352,284.85 and 162,745.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,859.32, 352,284.85 and 162,745.73 is: 244,115.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,859.32 : 352,284.85 = 162,745.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,859.32/352,284.85 = 162,745.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,859.32x = 352,284.85 × 162,745.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,859.32x = 57,332,855,081.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,332,855,081.19/234,859.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,115.73

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