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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,261.01, 348,426.14 and 82,488.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,261.01, 348,426.14 and 82,488.72 is: 123,745.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,261.01 : 348,426.14 = 82,488.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,261.01/348,426.14 = 82,488.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,261.01x = 348,426.14 × 82,488.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,261.01x = 28,741,226,303.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,741,226,303.14/232,261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,745.38

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