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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,666.06, 348,985.23 and 82,898.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,666.06, 348,985.23 and 82,898.41 is: 124,342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,666.06 : 348,985.23 = 82,898.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,666.06/348,985.23 = 82,898.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,666.06x = 348,985.23 × 82,898.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,666.06x = 28,930,320,680.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,930,320,680.48/232,666.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,342.68

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