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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,376.49, 348,563.50 and 126,433.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,376.49, 348,563.50 and 126,433.90 is: 189,650.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,376.49 : 348,563.50 = 126,433.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,376.49/348,563.50 = 126,433.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,376.49x = 348,563.50 × 126,433.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,376.49x = 44,070,242,702.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,070,242,702.65/232,376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,650.18

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