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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,991.99, 323,028.41 and 162,247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,991.99, 323,028.41 and 162,247.46 is: 223,984.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,991.99 : 323,028.41 = 162,247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,991.99/323,028.41 = 162,247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,991.99x = 323,028.41 × 162,247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,991.99x = 52,410,536,603.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,410,536,603.96/233,991.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,984.32

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