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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,588.65, 348,953.04 and 72,658.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,588.65, 348,953.04 and 72,658.13 is: 109,009.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,588.65 : 348,953.04 = 72,658.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,588.65/348,953.04 = 72,658.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,588.65x = 348,953.04 × 72,658.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,588.65x = 25,354,274,345.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,354,274,345.60/232,588.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,009.08

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