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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,151.10, 349,726.65 and 162,292.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,151.10, 349,726.65 and 162,292.30 is: 243,438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,151.10 : 349,726.65 = 162,292.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,151.10/349,726.65 = 162,292.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,151.10x = 349,726.65 × 162,292.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,151.10x = 56,757,942,399.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,757,942,399.80/233,151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,438.45

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