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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,992.31, 348,963.41 and 163,183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,992.31, 348,963.41 and 163,183.27 is: 244,407.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,992.31 : 348,963.41 = 163,183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,992.31/348,963.41 = 163,183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,992.31x = 348,963.41 × 163,183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,992.31x = 56,944,989,538.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,944,989,538.23/232,992.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,407.16

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