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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,982.60, 352,255.20 and 163,905.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,982.60, 352,255.20 and 163,905.10 is: 245,705.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,982.60 : 352,255.20 = 163,905.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,982.60/352,255.20 = 163,905.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,982.60x = 352,255.20 × 163,905.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,982.60x = 57,736,423,781.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,736,423,781.52/234,982.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,705.10

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