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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,003.20, 348,004.80 and 161,144.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,003.20, 348,004.80 and 161,144.40 is: 241,716.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,003.20 : 348,004.80 = 161,144.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,003.20/348,004.80 = 161,144.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,003.20x = 348,004.80 × 161,144.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,003.20x = 56,079,024,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,079,024,693.12/232,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,716.60

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