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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,883.26, 322,906.48 and 162,238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,883.26, 322,906.48 and 162,238.22 is: 223,991.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,883.26 : 322,906.48 = 162,238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,883.26/322,906.48 = 162,238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,883.26x = 322,906.48 × 162,238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,883.26x = 52,387,772,541.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,387,772,541.67/233,883.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,991.12

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