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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,169.70, 348,142.05 and 136,133.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,169.70, 348,142.05 and 136,133.17 is: 204,133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,169.70 : 348,142.05 = 136,133.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,169.70/348,142.05 = 136,133.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,169.70x = 348,142.05 × 136,133.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,169.70x = 47,393,680,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,393,680,876.80/232,169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,133.79

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