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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,450.54, 348,675.81 and 162,466.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,450.54, 348,675.81 and 162,466.54 is: 243,699.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,450.54 : 348,675.81 = 162,466.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,450.54/348,675.81 = 162,466.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,450.54x = 348,675.81 × 162,466.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,450.54x = 56,648,152,432.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,648,152,432.40/232,450.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,699.81

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