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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,150.74, 324,330.21 and 163,494.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,150.74, 324,330.21 and 163,494.90 is: 225,499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,150.74 : 324,330.21 = 163,494.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,150.74/324,330.21 = 163,494.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,150.74x = 324,330.21 × 163,494.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,150.74x = 53,026,335,250.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,026,335,250.93/235,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,499.33

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