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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,819.92, 348,733.08 and 112,694.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,819.92, 348,733.08 and 112,694.76 is: 168,801.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,819.92 : 348,733.08 = 112,694.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,819.92/348,733.08 = 112,694.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,819.92x = 348,733.08 × 112,694.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,819.92x = 39,300,390,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,300,390,754.66/232,819.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,801.67

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