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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,152.24, 324,332.28 and 163,496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,152.24, 324,332.28 and 163,496.40 is: 225,501.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,152.24 : 324,332.28 = 163,496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,152.24/324,332.28 = 163,496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,152.24x = 324,332.28 × 163,496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,152.24x = 53,027,160,183.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,027,160,183.79/235,152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,501.40

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