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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,467, 348,700.50 and 57,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,467, 348,700.50 and 57,363 is: 86,044.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,467 : 348,700.50 = 57,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,467/348,700.50 = 57,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,467x = 348,700.50 × 57,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,467x = 20,002,506,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,002,506,781.50/232,467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86,044.50

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