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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,052.16, 320,225.76 and 136,564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,052.16, 320,225.76 and 136,564.48 is: 188,455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,052.16 : 320,225.76 = 136,564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,052.16/320,225.76 = 136,564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,052.16x = 320,225.76 × 136,564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,052.16x = 43,731,464,397.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,731,464,397.00/232,052.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,455.32

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