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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,021.52, 320,161.16 and 141,344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,021.52, 320,161.16 and 141,344.58 is: 195,038.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,021.52 : 320,161.16 = 141,344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,021.52/320,161.16 = 141,344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,021.52x = 320,161.16 × 141,344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,021.52x = 45,253,044,692.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,253,044,692.51/232,021.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,038.14

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