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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,858.38, 348,762.42 and 163,049.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,858.38, 348,762.42 and 163,049.34 is: 244,206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,858.38 : 348,762.42 = 163,049.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,858.38/348,762.42 = 163,049.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,858.38x = 348,762.42 × 163,049.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,858.38x = 56,865,482,397.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,865,482,397.80/232,858.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,206.30

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