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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,004.70, 348,007.05 and 161,145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,004.70, 348,007.05 and 161,145.90 is: 241,718.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,004.70 : 348,007.05 = 161,145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,004.70/348,007.05 = 161,145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,004.70x = 348,007.05 × 161,145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,004.70x = 56,079,909,278.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,079,909,278.60/232,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,718.85

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