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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,142.84, 348,312.68 and 126,838.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,142.84, 348,312.68 and 126,838.79 is: 190,311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,142.84 : 348,312.68 = 126,838.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,142.84/348,312.68 = 126,838.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,142.84x = 348,312.68 × 126,838.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,142.84x = 44,179,559,585.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,179,559,585.09/232,142.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,311.96

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