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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,390.49, 347,706.07 and 137,671.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,390.49, 347,706.07 and 137,671.52 is: 205,986.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,390.49 : 347,706.07 = 137,671.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,390.49/347,706.07 = 137,671.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,390.49x = 347,706.07 × 137,671.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,390.49x = 47,869,221,087.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,869,221,087.42/232,390.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,986.15

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