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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,992.81, 348,964.15 and 163,183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,992.81, 348,964.15 and 163,183.77 is: 244,407.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,992.81 : 348,964.15 = 163,183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,992.81/348,964.15 = 163,183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,992.81x = 348,964.15 × 163,183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,992.81x = 56,945,285,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,945,285,591.85/232,992.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,407.91

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