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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,297.52, 348,362.62 and 80,453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,297.52, 348,362.62 and 80,453.48 is: 120,651.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,297.52 : 348,362.62 = 80,453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,297.52/348,362.62 = 80,453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,297.52x = 348,362.62 × 80,453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,297.52x = 28,026,985,080.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,026,985,080.92/232,297.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,651.25

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