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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,206.30, 347,981.40 and 162,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,206.30, 347,981.40 and 162,003.60 is: 242,776.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,206.30 : 347,981.40 = 162,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,206.30/347,981.40 = 162,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,206.30x = 347,981.40 × 162,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,206.30x = 56,374,239,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,374,239,533.04/232,206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,776.53

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