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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,286.74, 320,693.11 and 146,319.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,286.74, 320,693.11 and 146,319.41 is: 202,007.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,286.74 : 320,693.11 = 146,319.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,286.74/320,693.11 = 146,319.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,286.74x = 320,693.11 × 146,319.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,286.74x = 46,923,627,813.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,923,627,813.80/232,286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,007.35

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