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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,332.20, 347,720.70 and 162,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,332.20, 347,720.70 and 162,348.20 is: 242,978.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,332.20 : 347,720.70 = 162,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,332.20/347,720.70 = 162,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,332.20x = 347,720.70 × 162,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,332.20x = 56,451,829,747.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,451,829,747.74/232,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,978.93

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