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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,147.74, 324,326.07 and 163,491.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,147.74, 324,326.07 and 163,491.90 is: 225,495.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,147.74 : 324,326.07 = 163,491.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,147.74/324,326.07 = 163,491.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,147.74x = 324,326.07 × 163,491.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,147.74x = 53,024,685,403.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,024,685,403.83/235,147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,495.19

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