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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,180.63, 348,211.73 and 72,225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,180.63, 348,211.73 and 72,225.28 is: 108,319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,180.63 : 348,211.73 = 72,225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,180.63/348,211.73 = 72,225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,180.63x = 348,211.73 × 72,225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,180.63x = 25,149,689,337.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,149,689,337.41/232,180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,319.50

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