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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,020.63, 320,159.97 and 141,343.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,020.63, 320,159.97 and 141,343.70 is: 195,036.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,020.63 : 320,159.97 = 141,343.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,020.63/320,159.97 = 141,343.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,020.63x = 320,159.97 × 141,343.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,020.63x = 45,252,593,150.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,252,593,150.89/232,020.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,036.94

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