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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,027.44, 320,079.84 and 144,740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,027.44, 320,079.84 and 144,740.40 is: 199,668.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,027.44 : 320,079.84 = 144,740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,027.44/320,079.84 = 144,740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,027.44x = 320,079.84 × 144,740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,027.44x = 46,328,484,073.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,328,484,073.54/232,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,668.13

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