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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,148.74, 324,327.45 and 163,492.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,148.74, 324,327.45 and 163,492.90 is: 225,496.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,148.74 : 324,327.45 = 163,492.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,148.74/324,327.45 = 163,492.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,148.74x = 324,327.45 × 163,492.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,148.74x = 53,025,235,350.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,025,235,350.11/235,148.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,496.57

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