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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,034.10, 347,719.05 and 131,982.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,034.10, 347,719.05 and 131,982.90 is: 197,785.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,034.10 : 347,719.05 = 131,982.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,034.10/347,719.05 = 131,982.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,034.10x = 347,719.05 × 131,982.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,034.10x = 45,892,968,604.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,892,968,604.25/232,034.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,785.45

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