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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,244.20, 348,366.30 and 138,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,244.20, 348,366.30 and 138,932.20 is: 208,398.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,244.20 : 348,366.30 = 138,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,244.20/348,366.30 = 138,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,244.20x = 348,366.30 × 138,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,244.20x = 48,399,296,464.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,399,296,464.86/232,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,398.30

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