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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,145.36, 348,316.52 and 126,841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,145.36, 348,316.52 and 126,841.28 is: 190,315.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,145.36 : 348,316.52 = 126,841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,145.36/348,316.52 = 126,841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,145.36x = 348,316.52 × 126,841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,145.36x = 44,180,913,241.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,180,913,241.95/232,145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,315.73

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