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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,672.23, 349,009.83 and 127,433.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,672.23, 349,009.83 and 127,433.79 is: 191,151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,672.23 : 349,009.83 = 127,433.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,672.23/349,009.83 = 127,433.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,672.23x = 349,009.83 × 127,433.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,672.23x = 44,475,645,384.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,475,645,384.16/232,672.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,151.50

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