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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,203.30, 347,976.90 and 162,000.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,203.30, 347,976.90 and 162,000.60 is: 242,772.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,203.30 : 347,976.90 = 162,000.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,203.30/347,976.90 = 162,000.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,203.30x = 347,976.90 × 162,000.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,203.30x = 56,372,466,586.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,372,466,586.14/232,203.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,772.03

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