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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,149.74, 324,328.83 and 163,493.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,149.74, 324,328.83 and 163,493.90 is: 225,497.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,149.74 : 324,328.83 = 163,493.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,149.74/324,328.83 = 163,493.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,149.74x = 324,328.83 × 163,493.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,149.74x = 53,025,785,299.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,025,785,299.14/235,149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,497.95

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