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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,737.47, 325,463.06 and 162,275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,737.47, 325,463.06 and 162,275.33 is: 224,040.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,737.47 : 325,463.06 = 162,275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,737.47/325,463.06 = 162,275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,737.47x = 325,463.06 × 162,275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,737.47x = 52,814,625,464.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,814,625,464.31/235,737.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,040.01

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