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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,281.52, 320,685.93 and 146,314.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,281.52, 320,685.93 and 146,314.19 is: 202,000.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,281.52 : 320,685.93 = 146,314.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,281.52/320,685.93 = 146,314.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,281.52x = 320,685.93 × 146,314.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,281.52x = 46,920,902,307.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,920,902,307.47/232,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,000.15

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