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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,203.38, 348,321.53 and 91,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,203.38, 348,321.53 and 91,962 is: 137,949.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,203.38 : 348,321.53 = 91,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,203.38/348,321.53 = 91,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,203.38x = 348,321.53 × 91,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,203.38x = 32,032,344,771.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,032,344,771.77/232,203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,949.52

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