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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,007.40, 348,011.10 and 162,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,007.40, 348,011.10 and 162,023.40 is: 243,035.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,007.40 : 348,011.10 = 162,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,007.40/348,011.10 = 162,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,007.40x = 348,011.10 × 162,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,007.40x = 56,385,941,659.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,385,941,659.74/232,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,035.10

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