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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,002.42, 320,148.14 and 136,490.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,002.42, 320,148.14 and 136,490.64 is: 188,348.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,002.42 : 320,148.14 = 136,490.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,002.42/320,148.14 = 136,490.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,002.42x = 320,148.14 × 136,490.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,002.42x = 43,697,224,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,697,224,523.41/232,002.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,348.14

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