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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,763.81, 349,298.82 and 127,656.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,763.81, 349,298.82 and 127,656.59 is: 191,568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,763.81 : 349,298.82 = 127,656.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,763.81/349,298.82 = 127,656.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,763.81x = 349,298.82 × 127,656.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,763.81x = 44,590,294,505.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,590,294,505.73/232,763.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,568.85

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