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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,124.20, 348,186.30 and 138,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,124.20, 348,186.30 and 138,812.20 is: 208,218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,124.20 : 348,186.30 = 138,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,124.20/348,186.30 = 138,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,124.20x = 348,186.30 × 138,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,124.20x = 48,332,506,312.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,332,506,312.86/232,124.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,218.30

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