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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,427.22, 320,938.62 and 189,413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,427.22, 320,938.62 and 189,413.04 is: 261,544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,427.22 : 320,938.62 = 189,413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,427.22/320,938.62 = 189,413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,427.22x = 320,938.62 × 189,413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,427.22x = 60,789,959,667.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,789,959,667.60/232,427.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,544.06

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