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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,982.08, 351,011.93 and 82,139.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,982.08, 351,011.93 and 82,139.79 is: 123,223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,982.08 : 351,011.93 = 82,139.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,982.08/351,011.93 = 82,139.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,982.08x = 351,011.93 × 82,139.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,982.08x = 28,832,045,807.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,832,045,807.00/233,982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,223.31

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