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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,918.39, 352,262.70 and 163,875

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,918.39, 352,262.70 and 163,875 is: 245,732.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,918.39 : 352,262.70 = 163,875 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,918.39/352,262.70 = 163,875/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,918.39x = 352,262.70 × 163,875
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,918.39x = 57,727,049,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,727,049,962.50/234,918.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,732.36

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