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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,266.62, 320,539.20 and 136,803.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,266.62, 320,539.20 and 136,803.98 is: 188,796.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,266.62 : 320,539.20 = 136,803.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,266.62/320,539.20 = 136,803.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,266.62x = 320,539.20 × 136,803.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,266.62x = 43,851,038,306.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,851,038,306.02/232,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,796.13

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