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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,410.79, 348,616.19 and 162,426.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,410.79, 348,616.19 and 162,426.79 is: 243,640.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,410.79 : 348,616.19 = 162,426.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,410.79/348,616.19 = 162,426.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,410.79x = 348,616.19 × 162,426.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,410.79x = 56,624,607,871.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,624,607,871.60/232,410.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,640.19

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