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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,159.20, 347,947.20 and 113,575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,159.20, 347,947.20 and 113,575.20 is: 170,220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,159.20 : 347,947.20 = 113,575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,159.20/347,947.20 = 113,575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,159.20x = 347,947.20 × 113,575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,159.20x = 39,518,172,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,518,172,829.44/232,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,220.15

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