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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,142.22, 348,263.46 and 72,215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,142.22, 348,263.46 and 72,215.12 is: 108,338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,142.22 : 348,263.46 = 72,215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,142.22/348,263.46 = 72,215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,142.22x = 348,263.46 × 72,215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,142.22x = 25,149,888,426.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,149,888,426.17/232,142.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,338.28

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