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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,780.62, 348,900.12 and 133,010.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,780.62, 348,900.12 and 133,010.76 is: 199,361.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,780.62 : 348,900.12 = 133,010.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,780.62/348,900.12 = 133,010.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,780.62x = 348,900.12 × 133,010.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,780.62x = 46,407,470,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,407,470,125.29/232,780.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,361.40

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