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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,210.80, 348,316.20 and 137,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,210.80, 348,316.20 and 137,732.40 is: 206,598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,210.80 : 348,316.20 = 137,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,210.80/348,316.20 = 137,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,210.80x = 348,316.20 × 137,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,210.80x = 47,974,426,184.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,974,426,184.88/232,210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,598.60

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