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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,156.99, 348,333.90 and 126,852.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,156.99, 348,333.90 and 126,852.94 is: 190,333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,156.99 : 348,333.90 = 126,852.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,156.99/348,333.90 = 126,852.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,156.99x = 348,333.90 × 126,852.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,156.99x = 44,187,179,316.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,187,179,316.67/232,156.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,333.18

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