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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,173.62, 346,788.45 and 81,383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,173.62, 346,788.45 and 81,383.25 is: 122,084.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,173.62 : 346,788.45 = 81,383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,173.62/346,788.45 = 81,383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,173.62x = 346,788.45 × 81,383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,173.62x = 28,222,772,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,222,772,423.92/231,173.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,084.75

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