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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,173.78, 348,151.97 and 82,410.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,173.78, 348,151.97 and 82,410.75 is: 123,577.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,173.78 : 348,151.97 = 82,410.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,173.78/348,151.97 = 82,410.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,173.78x = 348,151.97 × 82,410.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,173.78x = 28,691,465,167.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,691,465,167.70/232,173.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,577.54

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