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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295,261.01, 443,086.98 and 162,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295,261.01, 443,086.98 and 162,234 is: 243,458.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295,261.01 : 443,086.98 = 162,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295,261.01/443,086.98 = 162,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295,261.01x = 443,086.98 × 162,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295,261.01x = 71,883,772,504.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,883,772,504.94/295,261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,458.40

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