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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,553.70, 348,052.95 and 162,569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,553.70, 348,052.95 and 162,569.70 is: 243,310.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,553.70 : 348,052.95 = 162,569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,553.70/348,052.95 = 162,569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,553.70x = 348,052.95 × 162,569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,553.70x = 56,582,863,665.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,582,863,665.62/232,553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,310.96

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