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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,621.96, 347,492.84 and 135,640.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,621.96, 347,492.84 and 135,640.22 is: 203,495.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,621.96 : 347,492.84 = 135,640.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,621.96/347,492.84 = 135,640.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,621.96x = 347,492.84 × 135,640.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,621.96x = 47,134,005,266.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,134,005,266.02/231,621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,495.41

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