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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,133.59, 348,250.52 and 72,206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,133.59, 348,250.52 and 72,206.48 is: 108,325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,133.59 : 348,250.52 = 72,206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,133.59/348,250.52 = 72,206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,133.59x = 348,250.52 × 72,206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,133.59x = 25,145,944,987.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,145,944,987.74/232,133.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,325.32

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