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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,327.72, 348,285.12 and 82,548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,327.72, 348,285.12 and 82,548.28 is: 123,749.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,327.72 : 348,285.12 = 82,548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,327.72/348,285.12 = 82,548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,327.72x = 348,285.12 × 82,548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,327.72x = 28,750,337,605.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,750,337,605.59/232,327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,749.06

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