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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,003.37, 320,136.20 and 141,326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,003.37, 320,136.20 and 141,326.40 is: 195,013.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,003.37 : 320,136.20 = 141,326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,003.37/320,136.20 = 141,326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,003.37x = 320,136.20 × 141,326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,003.37x = 45,243,697,679.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,243,697,679.53/232,003.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,013.10

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