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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,180.38, 348,211.35 and 72,225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,180.38, 348,211.35 and 72,225.03 is: 108,319.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,180.38 : 348,211.35 = 72,225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,180.38/348,211.35 = 72,225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,180.38x = 348,211.35 × 72,225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,180.38x = 25,149,575,200.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,149,575,200.09/232,180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,319.12

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