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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,216.92, 348,281.28 and 82,451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,216.92, 348,281.28 and 82,451.16 is: 123,661.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,216.92 : 348,281.28 = 82,451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,216.92/348,281.28 = 82,451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,216.92x = 348,281.28 × 82,451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,216.92x = 28,716,195,542.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,716,195,542.28/232,216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,661.08

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