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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,237.30, 347,837.55 and 190,765.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,237.30, 347,837.55 and 190,765.30 is: 285,722.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,237.30 : 347,837.55 = 190,765.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,237.30/347,837.55 = 190,765.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,237.30x = 347,837.55 × 190,765.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,237.30x = 66,355,334,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,355,334,577.02/232,237.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,722.12

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