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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,740.48, 325,467.20 and 162,278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,740.48, 325,467.20 and 162,278.34 is: 224,044.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,740.48 : 325,467.20 = 162,278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,740.48/325,467.20 = 162,278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,740.48x = 325,467.20 × 162,278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,740.48x = 52,816,276,940.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,816,276,940.45/235,740.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,044.16

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