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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,055.07, 320,207.34 and 141,378.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,055.07, 320,207.34 and 141,378.13 is: 195,084.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,055.07 : 320,207.34 = 141,378.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,055.07/320,207.34 = 141,378.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,055.07x = 320,207.34 × 141,378.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,055.07x = 45,270,314,941.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,270,314,941.47/232,055.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,084.36

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