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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,240.62, 348,333.08 and 72,328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,240.62, 348,333.08 and 72,328.05 is: 108,483.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,240.62 : 348,333.08 = 72,328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,240.62/348,333.08 = 72,328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,240.62x = 348,333.08 × 72,328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,240.62x = 25,194,252,065.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,194,252,065.25/232,240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,483.40

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