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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,317.74, 348,457.44 and 164,569.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,317.74, 348,457.44 and 164,569.92 is: 246,841.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,317.74 : 348,457.44 = 164,569.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,317.74/348,457.44 = 164,569.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,317.74x = 348,457.44 × 164,569.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,317.74x = 57,345,613,024.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,345,613,024.20/232,317.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,841.30

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