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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,002.20, 348,003.30 and 161,143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,002.20, 348,003.30 and 161,143.40 is: 241,715.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,002.20 : 348,003.30 = 161,143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,002.20/348,003.30 = 161,143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,002.20x = 348,003.30 × 161,143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,002.20x = 56,078,434,973.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,078,434,973.22/232,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,715.10

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