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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,258.68, 348,418.98 and 91,984.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,258.68, 348,418.98 and 91,984.32 is: 137,988.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,258.68 : 348,418.98 = 91,984.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,258.68/348,418.98 = 91,984.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,258.68x = 348,418.98 × 91,984.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,258.68x = 32,049,082,950.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,049,082,950.39/232,258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,988.74

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