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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,510.98, 348,677.94 and 137,767.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,510.98, 348,677.94 and 137,767.91 is: 206,599.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,510.98 : 348,677.94 = 137,767.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,510.98/348,677.94 = 137,767.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,510.98x = 348,677.94 × 137,767.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,510.98x = 48,036,629,313.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,036,629,313.52/232,510.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,599.40

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