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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,619.56, 349,033.02 and 84,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,619.56, 349,033.02 and 84,841 is: 127,299.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,619.56 : 349,033.02 = 84,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,619.56/349,033.02 = 84,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,619.56x = 349,033.02 × 84,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,619.56x = 29,612,310,449.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,612,310,449.82/232,619.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,299.31

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