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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,848.60, 346,272.90 and 163,197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,848.60, 346,272.90 and 163,197.40 is: 244,796.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,848.60 : 346,272.90 = 163,197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,848.60/346,272.90 = 163,197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,848.60x = 346,272.90 × 163,197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,848.60x = 56,510,836,970.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,510,836,970.46/230,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,796.10

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