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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,433.20, 347,769.78 and 137,714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,433.20, 347,769.78 and 137,714.14 is: 206,049.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,433.20 : 347,769.78 = 137,714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,433.20/347,769.78 = 137,714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,433.20x = 347,769.78 × 137,714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,433.20x = 47,892,816,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,892,816,170.69/232,433.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,049.81

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