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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,432.80, 320,570.64 and 147,570.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,432.80, 320,570.64 and 147,570.72 is: 203,529.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,432.80 : 320,570.64 = 147,570.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,432.80/320,570.64 = 147,570.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,432.80x = 320,570.64 × 147,570.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,432.80x = 47,306,840,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,306,840,155.66/232,432.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,529.11

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