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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,130.69, 348,246.15 and 72,203.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,130.69, 348,246.15 and 72,203.58 is: 108,320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,130.69 : 348,246.15 = 72,203.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,130.69/348,246.15 = 72,203.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,130.69x = 348,246.15 × 72,203.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,130.69x = 25,144,617,602.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,144,617,602.55/232,130.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,320.96

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