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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,145.85, 348,317.19 and 126,841.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,145.85, 348,317.19 and 126,841.80 is: 190,316.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,145.85 : 348,317.19 = 126,841.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,145.85/348,317.19 = 126,841.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,145.85x = 348,317.19 × 126,841.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,145.85x = 44,181,179,350.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,181,179,350.54/232,145.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,316.47

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