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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,117.59, 320,379.27 and 141,523.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,117.59, 320,379.27 and 141,523.50 is: 195,337.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,117.59 : 320,379.27 = 141,523.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,117.59/320,379.27 = 141,523.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,117.59x = 320,379.27 × 141,523.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,117.59x = 45,341,195,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,341,195,617.85/232,117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,337.18

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