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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,196.32, 320,465.95 and 141,604.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,196.32, 320,465.95 and 141,604.84 is: 195,436.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,196.32 : 320,465.95 = 141,604.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,196.32/320,465.95 = 141,604.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,196.32x = 320,465.95 × 141,604.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,196.32x = 45,379,529,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,379,529,575.20/232,196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,436.04

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