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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,510.56, 347,969.55 and 161,513.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,510.56, 347,969.55 and 161,513.28 is: 241,716.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,510.56 : 347,969.55 = 161,513.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,510.56/347,969.55 = 161,513.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,510.56x = 347,969.55 × 161,513.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,510.56x = 56,201,703,360.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,201,703,360.62/232,510.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,716.78

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