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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,652.80, 348,979.20 and 114,554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,652.80, 348,979.20 and 114,554.80 is: 171,832.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,652.80 : 348,979.20 = 114,554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,652.80/348,979.20 = 114,554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,652.80x = 348,979.20 × 114,554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,652.80x = 39,977,242,460.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,977,242,460.16/232,652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,832.20

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