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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,297.93, 320,532.28 and 136,823.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,297.93, 320,532.28 and 136,823.64 is: 188,793.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,297.93 : 320,532.28 = 136,823.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,297.93/320,532.28 = 136,823.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,297.93x = 320,532.28 × 136,823.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,297.93x = 43,856,393,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,856,393,287.10/232,297.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,793.73

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