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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,175.15, 320,265.61 and 145,997.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,175.15, 320,265.61 and 145,997.43 is: 201,390.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,175.15 : 320,265.61 = 145,997.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,175.15/320,265.61 = 145,997.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,175.15x = 320,265.61 × 145,997.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,175.15x = 46,757,954,411.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,757,954,411.39/232,175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,390.87

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