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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,392.49, 347,709.06 and 137,673.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,392.49, 347,709.06 and 137,673.52 is: 205,989.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,392.49 : 347,709.06 = 137,673.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,392.49/347,709.06 = 137,673.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,392.49x = 347,709.06 × 137,673.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,392.49x = 47,870,330,226.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,870,330,226.09/232,392.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,989.14

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