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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,103.52, 320,353.84 and 141,440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,103.52, 320,353.84 and 141,440.76 is: 195,219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,103.52 : 320,353.84 = 141,440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,103.52/320,353.84 = 141,440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,103.52x = 320,353.84 × 141,440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,103.52x = 45,311,090,598.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,311,090,598.52/232,103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,219.32

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