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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,282.52, 320,687.31 and 146,315.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,282.52, 320,687.31 and 146,315.19 is: 202,001.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,282.52 : 320,687.31 = 146,315.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,282.52/320,687.31 = 146,315.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,282.52x = 320,687.31 × 146,315.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,282.52x = 46,921,424,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,921,424,693.24/232,282.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,001.53

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