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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,779.62, 348,898.62 and 133,009.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,779.62, 348,898.62 and 133,009.76 is: 199,359.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,779.62 : 348,898.62 = 133,009.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,779.62/348,898.62 = 133,009.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,779.62x = 348,898.62 × 133,009.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,779.62x = 46,406,921,710.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,406,921,710.53/232,779.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,359.90

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