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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,054.07, 320,205.96 and 141,377.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,054.07, 320,205.96 and 141,377.13 is: 195,082.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,054.07 : 320,205.96 = 141,377.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,054.07/320,205.96 = 141,377.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,054.07x = 320,205.96 × 141,377.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,054.07x = 45,269,799,633.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,269,799,633.69/232,054.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,082.98

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