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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,022.70, 348,034.05 and 161,163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,022.70, 348,034.05 and 161,163.90 is: 241,745.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,022.70 : 348,034.05 = 161,163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,022.70/348,034.05 = 161,163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,022.70x = 348,034.05 × 161,163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,022.70x = 56,090,524,830.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,090,524,830.80/232,022.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,745.85

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