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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,950.27, 352,419.03 and 162,832.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,950.27, 352,419.03 and 162,832.73 is: 244,244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,950.27 : 352,419.03 = 162,832.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,950.27/352,419.03 = 162,832.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,950.27x = 352,419.03 × 162,832.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,950.27x = 57,385,351,944.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,385,351,944.69/234,950.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,244.67

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