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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,175.22, 348,040.64 and 147,673.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,175.22, 348,040.64 and 147,673.59 is: 221,369.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,175.22 : 348,040.64 = 147,673.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,175.22/348,040.64 = 147,673.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,175.22x = 348,040.64 × 147,673.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,175.22x = 51,396,410,036.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,396,410,036.33/232,175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,369.06

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