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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,063.62, 347,733.15 and 161,124.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,063.62, 347,733.15 and 161,124.63 is: 241,435.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,063.62 : 347,733.15 = 161,124.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,063.62/347,733.15 = 161,124.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,063.62x = 347,733.15 × 161,124.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,063.62x = 56,028,375,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,028,375,132.48/232,063.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,435.41

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