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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,168.70, 348,140.55 and 136,132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,168.70, 348,140.55 and 136,132.17 is: 204,132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,168.70 : 348,140.55 = 136,132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,168.70/348,140.55 = 136,132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,168.70x = 348,140.55 × 136,132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,168.70x = 47,393,128,536.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,393,128,536.49/232,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,132.29

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