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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,344.20, 347,738.70 and 162,360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,344.20, 347,738.70 and 162,360.20 is: 242,996.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,344.20 : 347,738.70 = 162,360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,344.20/347,738.70 = 162,360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,344.20x = 347,738.70 × 162,360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,344.20x = 56,458,924,879.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,458,924,879.74/232,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,996.92

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