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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,462.55, 348,529.80 and 106,163.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,462.55, 348,529.80 and 106,163.30 is: 159,170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,462.55 : 348,529.80 = 106,163.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,462.55/348,529.80 = 106,163.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,462.55x = 348,529.80 × 106,163.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,462.55x = 37,001,073,716.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,001,073,716.34/232,462.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,170.04

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