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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,110.70, 320,369.74 and 141,516.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,110.70, 320,369.74 and 141,516.61 is: 195,327.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,110.70 : 320,369.74 = 141,516.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,110.70/320,369.74 = 141,516.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,110.70x = 320,369.74 × 141,516.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,110.70x = 45,337,640,198.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,337,640,198.75/232,110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,327.66

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