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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,999.91, 350,158.02 and 138,247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,999.91, 350,158.02 and 138,247.91 is: 207,762.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,999.91 : 350,158.02 = 138,247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,999.91/350,158.02 = 138,247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,999.91x = 350,158.02 × 138,247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,999.91x = 48,408,616,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,408,616,225.89/232,999.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,762.38

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