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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,251.47, 348,339.91 and 63,732.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,251.47, 348,339.91 and 63,732.44 is: 95,588.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,251.47 : 348,339.91 = 63,732.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,251.47/348,339.91 = 63,732.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,251.47x = 348,339.91 × 63,732.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,251.47x = 22,200,550,512.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,200,550,512.65/232,251.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,588.42

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