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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,766.86, 322,448.66 and 162,120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,766.86, 322,448.66 and 162,120.74 is: 223,622.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,766.86 : 322,448.66 = 162,120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,766.86/322,448.66 = 162,120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,766.86x = 322,448.66 × 162,120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,766.86x = 52,275,612,948.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,275,612,948.36/233,766.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,622.86

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