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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,297.17, 348,543.77 and 126,993.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,297.17, 348,543.77 and 126,993.12 is: 190,543.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,297.17 : 348,543.77 = 126,993.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,297.17/348,543.77 = 126,993.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,297.17x = 348,543.77 × 126,993.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,297.17x = 44,262,660,173.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,262,660,173.90/232,297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,543.26

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