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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,232.55, 320,510.57 and 136,748.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,232.55, 320,510.57 and 136,748.13 is: 188,729.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,232.55 : 320,510.57 = 136,748.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,232.55/320,510.57 = 136,748.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,232.55x = 320,510.57 × 136,748.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,232.55x = 43,829,220,408.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,829,220,408.99/232,232.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,729.88

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