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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,259, 349,860.72 and 137,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,259, 349,860.72 and 137,253.60 is: 205,864.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,259 : 349,860.72 = 137,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,259/349,860.72 = 137,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,259x = 349,860.72 × 137,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,259x = 48,019,643,318.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,019,643,318.59/233,259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,864.05

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