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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,421.26, 355,998.78 and 162,625.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,421.26, 355,998.78 and 162,625.86 is: 243,847.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,421.26 : 355,998.78 = 162,625.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,421.26/355,998.78 = 162,625.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,421.26x = 355,998.78 × 162,625.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,421.26x = 57,894,607,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,894,607,756.45/237,421.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,847.61

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