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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,179.72, 320,271.91 and 146,002.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,179.72, 320,271.91 and 146,002.00 is: 201,397.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,179.72 : 320,271.91 = 146,002.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,179.72/320,271.91 = 146,002.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,179.72x = 320,271.91 × 146,002.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,179.72x = 46,760,339,659.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,760,339,659.91/232,179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,397.17

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