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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,855.42, 348,586.91 and 142,613.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,855.42, 348,586.91 and 142,613.97 is: 213,494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,855.42 : 348,586.91 = 142,613.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,855.42/348,586.91 = 142,613.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,855.42x = 348,586.91 × 142,613.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,855.42x = 49,713,361,382.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,713,361,382.20/232,855.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,494.55

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