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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,511.98, 348,679.44 and 137,768.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,511.98, 348,679.44 and 137,768.91 is: 206,600.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,511.98 : 348,679.44 = 137,768.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,511.98/348,679.44 = 137,768.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,511.98x = 348,679.44 × 137,768.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,511.98x = 48,037,186,388.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,037,186,388.21/232,511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,600.91

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