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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,174.96, 348,203.91 and 89,971.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,174.96, 348,203.91 and 89,971.36 is: 134,934.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,174.96 : 348,203.91 = 89,971.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,174.96/348,203.91 = 89,971.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,174.96x = 348,203.91 × 89,971.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,174.96x = 31,328,379,340.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,328,379,340.02/232,174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,934.36

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