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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,056.23, 320,175.86 and 133,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,056.23, 320,175.86 and 133,914.60 is: 184,766.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,056.23 : 320,175.86 = 133,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,056.23/320,175.86 = 133,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,056.23x = 320,175.86 × 133,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,056.23x = 42,876,221,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,876,221,551.98/232,056.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,766.52

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