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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,997.60, 347,996.40 and 164,346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,997.60, 347,996.40 and 164,346.40 is: 246,519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,997.60 : 347,996.40 = 164,346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,997.60/347,996.40 = 164,346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,997.60x = 347,996.40 × 164,346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,997.60x = 57,191,955,552.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,191,955,552.96/231,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,519.60

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