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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,444.80, 348,494.40 and 127,382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,444.80, 348,494.40 and 127,382.40 is: 190,978.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,444.80 : 348,494.40 = 127,382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,444.80/348,494.40 = 127,382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,444.80x = 348,494.40 × 127,382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,444.80x = 44,392,053,058.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,392,053,058.56/232,444.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,978.90

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