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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,240.80, 347,842.80 and 190,768.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,240.80, 347,842.80 and 190,768.80 is: 285,727.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,240.80 : 347,842.80 = 190,768.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,240.80/347,842.80 = 190,768.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,240.80x = 347,842.80 × 190,768.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,240.80x = 66,357,553,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,357,553,544.64/232,240.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,727.37

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