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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,016.52, 320,154.26 and 141,339.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,016.52, 320,154.26 and 141,339.59 is: 195,031.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,016.52 : 320,154.26 = 141,339.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,016.52/320,154.26 = 141,339.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,016.52x = 320,154.26 × 141,339.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,016.52x = 45,250,469,537.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,250,469,537.68/232,016.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,031.24

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