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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,175.60, 349,763.40 and 162,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,175.60, 349,763.40 and 162,316.80 is: 243,475.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,175.60 : 349,763.40 = 162,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,175.60/349,763.40 = 162,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,175.60x = 349,763.40 × 162,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,175.60x = 56,772,475,845.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,772,475,845.12/233,175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,475.20

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