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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,171.41, 320,260.80 and 145,994.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,171.41, 320,260.80 and 145,994.01 is: 201,386.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,171.41 : 320,260.80 = 145,994.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,171.41/320,260.80 = 145,994.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,171.41x = 320,260.80 × 145,994.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,171.41x = 46,756,158,437.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,756,158,437.81/232,171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,386.37

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