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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,388.23, 355,829.81 and 162,487.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,388.23, 355,829.81 and 162,487.35 is: 243,558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,388.23 : 355,829.81 = 162,487.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,388.23/355,829.81 = 162,487.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,388.23x = 355,829.81 × 162,487.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,388.23x = 57,817,842,065.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,817,842,065.47/237,388.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,558.17

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