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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,738.47, 325,464.44 and 162,276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,738.47, 325,464.44 and 162,276.33 is: 224,041.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,738.47 : 325,464.44 = 162,276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,738.47/325,464.44 = 162,276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,738.47x = 325,464.44 × 162,276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,738.47x = 52,815,174,868.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,815,174,868.71/235,738.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,041.39

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