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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,432.20, 347,768.28 and 137,713.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,432.20, 347,768.28 and 137,713.14 is: 206,048.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,432.20 : 347,768.28 = 137,713.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,432.20/347,768.28 = 137,713.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,432.20x = 347,768.28 × 137,713.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,432.20x = 47,892,261,831.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,892,261,831.20/232,432.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,048.31

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