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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,423.38, 349,609.92 and 163,614.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,423.38, 349,609.92 and 163,614.34 is: 245,053.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,423.38 : 349,609.92 = 163,614.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,423.38/349,609.92 = 163,614.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,423.38x = 349,609.92 × 163,614.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,423.38x = 57,201,196,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,201,196,318.25/233,423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,053.41

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