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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,744.80, 349,117.20 and 138,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,744.80, 349,117.20 and 138,266.40 is: 207,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,744.80 : 349,117.20 = 138,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,744.80/349,117.20 = 138,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,744.80x = 349,117.20 × 138,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,744.80x = 48,271,178,422.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,271,178,422.08/232,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,399.60

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