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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,284.20, 320,558.46 and 136,773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,284.20, 320,558.46 and 136,773.32 is: 188,750.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,284.20 : 320,558.46 = 136,773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,284.20/320,558.46 = 136,773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,284.20x = 320,558.46 × 136,773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,284.20x = 43,843,844,828.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,843,844,828.29/232,284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,750.87

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