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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,002.88, 348,006.36 and 91,761.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,002.88, 348,006.36 and 91,761.48 is: 137,643.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,002.88 : 348,006.36 = 91,761.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,002.88/348,006.36 = 91,761.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,002.88x = 348,006.36 × 91,761.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,002.88x = 31,933,578,643.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,933,578,643.01/232,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,643.03

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