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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,055.36, 320,236.32 and 136,562.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,055.36, 320,236.32 and 136,562.24 is: 188,455.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,055.36 : 320,236.32 = 136,562.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,055.36/320,236.32 = 136,562.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,055.36x = 320,236.32 × 136,562.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,055.36x = 43,732,189,188.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,732,189,188.56/232,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,455.85

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