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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,666.68, 348,342.71 and 189,717.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,666.68, 348,342.71 and 189,717.51 is: 284,040.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,666.68 : 348,342.71 = 189,717.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,666.68/348,342.71 = 189,717.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,666.68x = 348,342.71 × 189,717.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,666.68x = 66,086,710,619.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,086,710,619.26/232,666.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,040.29

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