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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,264.62, 320,536.44 and 136,801.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,264.62, 320,536.44 and 136,801.98 is: 188,793.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,264.62 : 320,536.44 = 136,801.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,264.62/320,536.44 = 136,801.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,264.62x = 320,536.44 × 136,801.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,264.62x = 43,850,019,654.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,850,019,654.15/232,264.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,793.37

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