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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,036.23, 347,955.92 and 82,314.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,036.23, 347,955.92 and 82,314.21 is: 123,436.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,036.23 : 347,955.92 = 82,314.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,036.23/347,955.92 = 82,314.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,036.23x = 347,955.92 × 82,314.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,036.23x = 28,641,716,258.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,641,716,258.05/232,036.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,436.40

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