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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,060.28, 355,340.70 and 162,160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,060.28, 355,340.70 and 162,160.12 is: 243,069.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,060.28 : 355,340.70 = 162,160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,060.28/355,340.70 = 162,160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,060.28x = 355,340.70 × 162,160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,060.28x = 57,622,090,552.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,622,090,552.88/237,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,069.36

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