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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,256.54, 320,497.88 and 136,742.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,256.54, 320,497.88 and 136,742.96 is: 188,695.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,256.54 : 320,497.88 = 136,742.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,256.54/320,497.88 = 136,742.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,256.54x = 320,497.88 × 136,742.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,256.54x = 43,825,828,784.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,825,828,784.92/232,256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,695.78

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