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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,276.60, 349,914.90 and 161,737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,276.60, 349,914.90 and 161,737.40 is: 242,606.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,276.60 : 349,914.90 = 161,737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,276.60/349,914.90 = 161,737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,276.60x = 349,914.90 × 161,737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,276.60x = 56,594,326,147.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,594,326,147.26/233,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,606.10

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