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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,411.29, 348,616.94 and 162,427.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,411.29, 348,616.94 and 162,427.29 is: 243,640.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,411.29 : 348,616.94 = 162,427.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,411.29/348,616.94 = 162,427.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,411.29x = 348,616.94 × 162,427.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,411.29x = 56,624,904,000.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,624,904,000.16/232,411.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,640.94

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