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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,303.95, 348,316.50 and 80,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,303.95, 348,316.50 and 80,451 is: 120,628.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,303.95 : 348,316.50 = 80,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,303.95/348,316.50 = 80,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,303.95x = 348,316.50 × 80,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,303.95x = 28,022,410,741.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,022,410,741.50/232,303.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,628.21

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