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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,266.24, 320,488.92 and 136,738.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,266.24, 320,488.92 and 136,738.08 is: 188,675.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,266.24 : 320,488.92 = 136,738.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,266.24/320,488.92 = 136,738.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,266.24x = 320,488.92 × 136,738.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,266.24x = 43,823,039,582.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,823,039,582.07/232,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,675.89

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