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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,261.27, 348,426.54 and 82,488.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,261.27, 348,426.54 and 82,488.98 is: 123,745.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,261.27 : 348,426.54 = 82,488.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,261.27/348,426.54 = 82,488.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,261.27x = 348,426.54 × 82,488.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,261.27x = 28,741,350,528.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,741,350,528.60/232,261.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,745.77

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