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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,848.73, 349,162.53 and 106,451.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,848.73, 349,162.53 and 106,451.47 is: 159,626.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,848.73 : 349,162.53 = 106,451.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,848.73/349,162.53 = 106,451.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,848.73x = 349,162.53 × 106,451.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,848.73x = 37,168,864,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,168,864,587.42/232,848.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,626.66

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