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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,996.20, 348,716.70 and 163,012.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,996.20, 348,716.70 and 163,012.20 is: 243,974.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,996.20 : 348,716.70 = 163,012.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,996.20/348,716.70 = 163,012.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,996.20x = 348,716.70 × 163,012.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,996.20x = 56,845,076,443.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,845,076,443.74/232,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,974.26

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