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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,389.04, 352,742.78 and 162,283.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,389.04, 352,742.78 and 162,283.97 is: 243,191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,389.04 : 352,742.78 = 162,283.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,389.04/352,742.78 = 162,283.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,389.04x = 352,742.78 × 162,283.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,389.04x = 57,244,500,014.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,244,500,014.80/235,389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,191.02

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