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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,878.26, 322,899.57 and 162,233.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,878.26, 322,899.57 and 162,233.22 is: 223,984.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,878.26 : 322,899.57 = 162,233.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,878.26/322,899.57 = 162,233.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,878.26x = 322,899.57 × 162,233.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,878.26x = 52,385,036,977.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,385,036,977.72/233,878.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,984.21

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