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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,035.73, 347,852.43 and 89,783.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,035.73, 347,852.43 and 89,783.12 is: 134,596.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,035.73 : 347,852.43 = 89,783.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,035.73/347,852.43 = 89,783.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,035.73x = 347,852.43 × 89,783.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,035.73x = 31,231,277,334.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,231,277,334.61/232,035.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,596.85

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