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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,036.22, 347,955.92 and 82,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,036.22, 347,955.92 and 82,314.20 is: 123,436.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,036.22 : 347,955.92 = 82,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,036.22/347,955.92 = 82,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,036.22x = 347,955.92 × 82,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,036.22x = 28,641,713,648.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,641,713,648.38/232,036.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,436.39

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