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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,235.55, 320,514.72 and 136,751.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,235.55, 320,514.72 and 136,751.13 is: 188,734.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,235.55 : 320,514.72 = 136,751.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,235.55/320,514.72 = 136,751.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,235.55x = 320,514.72 × 136,751.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,235.55x = 43,830,750,141.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,830,750,141.63/232,235.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,734.03

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