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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,066.46, 323,850.35 and 162,399.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,066.46, 323,850.35 and 162,399.74 is: 223,737.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,066.46 : 323,850.35 = 162,399.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,066.46/323,850.35 = 162,399.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,066.46x = 323,850.35 × 162,399.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,066.46x = 52,593,211,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,593,211,425.66/235,066.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,737.63

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