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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,853.67, 348,998.22 and 165,279.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,853.67, 348,998.22 and 165,279.42 is: 247,718.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,853.67 : 348,998.22 = 165,279.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,853.67/348,998.22 = 165,279.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,853.67x = 348,998.22 × 165,279.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,853.67x = 57,682,223,382.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,682,223,382.63/232,853.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,718.76

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