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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,949.77, 352,418.28 and 162,832.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,949.77, 352,418.28 and 162,832.23 is: 244,243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,949.77 : 352,418.28 = 162,832.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,949.77/352,418.28 = 162,832.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,949.77x = 352,418.28 × 162,832.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,949.77x = 57,385,053,814.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,385,053,814.54/234,949.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,243.92

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