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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,261.76, 348,427.27 and 82,489.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,261.76, 348,427.27 and 82,489.47 is: 123,746.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,261.76 : 348,427.27 = 82,489.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,261.76/348,427.27 = 82,489.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,261.76x = 348,427.27 × 82,489.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,261.76x = 28,741,580,835.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,741,580,835.85/232,261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,746.50

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