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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,215.62, 348,422.05 and 126,911.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,215.62, 348,422.05 and 126,911.57 is: 190,421.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,215.62 : 348,422.05 = 126,911.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,215.62/348,422.05 = 126,911.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,215.62x = 348,422.05 × 126,911.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,215.62x = 44,218,787,328.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,218,787,328.73/232,215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,421.25

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