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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,087.13, 320,385.15 and 146,172.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,087.13, 320,385.15 and 146,172.38 is: 201,783.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,087.13 : 320,385.15 = 146,172.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,087.13/320,385.15 = 146,172.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,087.13x = 320,385.15 × 146,172.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,087.13x = 46,831,458,290.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,831,458,290.23/232,087.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,783.95

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