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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,059.28, 355,339.20 and 162,159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,059.28, 355,339.20 and 162,159.12 is: 243,067.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,059.28 : 355,339.20 = 162,159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,059.28/355,339.20 = 162,159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,059.28x = 355,339.20 × 162,159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,059.28x = 57,621,491,973.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,621,491,973.50/237,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,067.86

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