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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,615.69, 320,856.56 and 167,977.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,615.69, 320,856.56 and 167,977.29 is: 231,698.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,615.69 : 320,856.56 = 167,977.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,615.69/320,856.56 = 167,977.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,615.69x = 320,856.56 × 167,977.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,615.69x = 53,896,612,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,896,612,983.35/232,615.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,698.10

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