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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,669.73, 348,926.12 and 88,541.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,669.73, 348,926.12 and 88,541.35 is: 132,782.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,669.73 : 348,926.12 = 88,541.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,669.73/348,926.12 = 88,541.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,669.73x = 348,926.12 × 88,541.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,669.73x = 30,894,388,400.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,894,388,400.04/232,669.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,782.15

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