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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,238.80, 347,839.80 and 190,766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,238.80, 347,839.80 and 190,766.80 is: 285,724.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,238.80 : 347,839.80 = 190,766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,238.80/347,839.80 = 190,766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,238.80x = 347,839.80 × 190,766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,238.80x = 66,356,285,558.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,356,285,558.64/232,238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,724.37

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