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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,146.09, 348,317.55 and 126,842.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,146.09, 348,317.55 and 126,842.04 is: 190,316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,146.09 : 348,317.55 = 126,842.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,146.09/348,317.55 = 126,842.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,146.09x = 348,317.55 × 126,842.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,146.09x = 44,181,308,609.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,181,308,609.80/232,146.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,316.83

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