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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,285.51, 320,691.42 and 146,318.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,285.51, 320,691.42 and 146,318.19 is: 202,005.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,285.51 : 320,691.42 = 146,318.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,285.51/320,691.42 = 146,318.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,285.51x = 320,691.42 × 146,318.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,285.51x = 46,922,986,920.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,922,986,920.34/232,285.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,005.66

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