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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,143.22, 348,264.96 and 72,216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,143.22, 348,264.96 and 72,216.12 is: 108,339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,143.22 : 348,264.96 = 72,216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,143.22/348,264.96 = 72,216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,143.22x = 348,264.96 × 72,216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,143.22x = 25,150,344,143.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,150,344,143.16/232,143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,339.77

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