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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,002.90, 348,004.35 and 185,346.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,002.90, 348,004.35 and 185,346.90 is: 278,020.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,002.90 : 348,004.35 = 185,346.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,002.90/348,004.35 = 185,346.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,002.90x = 348,004.35 × 185,346.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,002.90x = 64,501,527,459.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,501,527,459.02/232,002.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,020.35

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