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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,149.24, 324,328.14 and 163,493.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,149.24, 324,328.14 and 163,493.40 is: 225,497.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,149.24 : 324,328.14 = 163,493.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,149.24/324,328.14 = 163,493.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,149.24x = 324,328.14 × 163,493.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,149.24x = 53,025,510,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,025,510,324.28/235,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,497.26

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