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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,614.96, 348,391.08 and 138,928.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,614.96, 348,391.08 and 138,928.56 is: 208,075.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,614.96 : 348,391.08 = 138,928.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,614.96/348,391.08 = 138,928.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,614.96x = 348,391.08 × 138,928.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,614.96x = 48,401,471,061.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,401,471,061.24/232,614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,075.49

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