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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,277.95, 348,375.40 and 147,787.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,277.95, 348,375.40 and 147,787.13 is: 221,654.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,277.95 : 348,375.40 = 147,787.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,277.95/348,375.40 = 147,787.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,277.95x = 348,375.40 × 147,787.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,277.95x = 51,485,402,485.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,485,402,485.80/232,277.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,654.28

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