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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,437.20, 347,775.78 and 137,718.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,437.20, 347,775.78 and 137,718.14 is: 206,055.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,437.20 : 347,775.78 = 137,718.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,437.20/347,775.78 = 137,718.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,437.20x = 347,775.78 × 137,718.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,437.20x = 47,895,033,558.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,895,033,558.65/232,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,055.80

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