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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,621.96, 348,401.58 and 138,935.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,621.96, 348,401.58 and 138,935.56 is: 208,085.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,621.96 : 348,401.58 = 138,935.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,621.96/348,401.58 = 138,935.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,621.96x = 348,401.58 × 138,935.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,621.96x = 48,405,368,622.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,405,368,622.18/232,621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,085.98

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