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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,450.44, 348,375.93 and 112,479.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,450.44, 348,375.93 and 112,479.21 is: 168,573.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,450.44 : 348,375.93 = 112,479.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,450.44/348,375.93 = 112,479.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,450.44x = 348,375.93 × 112,479.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,450.44x = 39,185,049,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,185,049,389.42/232,450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,573.78

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