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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,238.68, 349,493.51 and 162,299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,238.68, 349,493.51 and 162,299.92 is: 243,196.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,238.68 : 349,493.51 = 162,299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,238.68/349,493.51 = 162,299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,238.68x = 349,493.51 × 162,299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,238.68x = 56,722,766,154.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,722,766,154.55/233,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,196.23

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