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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,511.23, 348,678.32 and 137,768.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,511.23, 348,678.32 and 137,768.15 is: 206,599.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,511.23 : 348,678.32 = 137,768.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,511.23/348,678.32 = 137,768.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,511.23x = 348,678.32 × 137,768.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,511.23x = 48,036,767,091.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,036,767,091.51/232,511.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,599.77

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