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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,289.22, 348,414.69 and 164,541.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,289.22, 348,414.69 and 164,541.43 is: 246,798.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,289.22 : 348,414.69 = 164,541.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,289.22/348,414.69 = 164,541.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,289.22x = 348,414.69 × 164,541.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,289.22x = 57,328,649,583.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,328,649,583.53/232,289.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,798.58

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