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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,293.42, 348,538.14 and 126,989.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,293.42, 348,538.14 and 126,989.37 is: 190,537.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,293.42 : 348,538.14 = 126,989.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,293.42/348,538.14 = 126,989.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,293.42x = 348,538.14 × 126,989.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,293.42x = 44,260,638,819.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,260,638,819.57/232,293.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,537.63

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