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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,118.80, 320,380.93 and 141,524.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,118.80, 320,380.93 and 141,524.73 is: 195,338.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,118.80 : 320,380.93 = 141,524.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,118.80/320,380.93 = 141,524.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,118.80x = 320,380.93 × 141,524.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,118.80x = 45,341,824,615.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,341,824,615.40/232,118.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,338.87

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