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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,736.47, 325,461.68 and 162,274.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,736.47, 325,461.68 and 162,274.33 is: 224,038.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,736.47 : 325,461.68 = 162,274.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,736.47/325,461.68 = 162,274.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,736.47x = 325,461.68 × 162,274.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,736.47x = 52,814,076,062.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,814,076,062.67/235,736.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,038.63

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