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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,995, 349,403.70 and 83,207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,995, 349,403.70 and 83,207.32 is: 124,779.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,995 : 349,403.70 = 83,207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,995/349,403.70 = 83,207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,995x = 349,403.70 × 83,207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,995x = 29,072,945,475.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,072,945,475.08/232,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,779.27

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