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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,879.76, 322,901.64 and 162,234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,879.76, 322,901.64 and 162,234.72 is: 223,986.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,879.76 : 322,901.64 = 162,234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,879.76/322,901.64 = 162,234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,879.76x = 322,901.64 × 162,234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,879.76x = 52,385,857,152.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,385,857,152.94/233,879.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,986.28

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