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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,033.41, 347,951.70 and 82,311.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,033.41, 347,951.70 and 82,311.39 is: 123,432.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,033.41 : 347,951.70 = 82,311.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,033.41/347,951.70 = 82,311.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,033.41x = 347,951.70 × 82,311.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,033.41x = 28,640,388,079.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,640,388,079.86/232,033.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,432.17

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