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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,961.56, 348,917.28 and 163,152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,961.56, 348,917.28 and 163,152.52 is: 244,361.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,961.56 : 348,917.28 = 163,152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,961.56/348,917.28 = 163,152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,961.56x = 348,917.28 × 163,152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,961.56x = 56,926,733,503.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,926,733,503.55/232,961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,361.06

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