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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,462.20, 348,002.10 and 139,150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,462.20, 348,002.10 and 139,150.20 is: 208,311.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,462.20 : 348,002.10 = 139,150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,462.20/348,002.10 = 139,150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,462.20x = 348,002.10 × 139,150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,462.20x = 48,424,561,815.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,424,561,815.42/232,462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,311.55

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