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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,089.28, 320,388.15 and 146,174.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,089.28, 320,388.15 and 146,174.53 is: 201,786.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,089.28 : 320,388.15 = 146,174.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,089.28/320,388.15 = 146,174.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,089.28x = 320,388.15 × 146,174.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,089.28x = 46,832,586,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,832,586,442.85/232,089.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,786.95

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