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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,176.56, 348,299.44 and 82,404.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,176.56, 348,299.44 and 82,404.30 is: 123,618.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,176.56 : 348,299.44 = 82,404.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,176.56/348,299.44 = 82,404.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,176.56x = 348,299.44 × 82,404.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,176.56x = 28,701,372,643.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,701,372,643.70/232,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,618.74

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