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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,001.10, 348,001.65 and 164,349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,001.10, 348,001.65 and 164,349.90 is: 246,524.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,001.10 : 348,001.65 = 164,349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,001.10/348,001.65 = 164,349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,001.10x = 348,001.65 × 164,349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,001.10x = 57,194,036,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,194,036,377.34/232,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,524.85

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