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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,168.87, 348,233.86 and 164,420.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,168.87, 348,233.86 and 164,420.71 is: 246,617.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,168.87 : 348,233.86 = 164,420.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,168.87/348,233.86 = 164,420.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,168.87x = 348,233.86 × 164,420.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,168.87x = 57,256,858,507.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,256,858,507.24/232,168.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,617.29

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