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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,079.91, 347,757.53 and 161,140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,079.91, 347,757.53 and 161,140.83 is: 241,459.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,079.91 : 347,757.53 = 161,140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,079.91/347,757.53 = 161,140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,079.91x = 347,757.53 × 161,140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,079.91x = 56,037,936,217.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,037,936,217.25/232,079.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,459.66

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