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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,463.18, 320,788.68 and 141,804.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,463.18, 320,788.68 and 141,804.74 is: 195,684.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,463.18 : 320,788.68 = 141,804.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,463.18/320,788.68 = 141,804.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,463.18x = 320,788.68 × 141,804.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,463.18x = 45,489,355,362.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,489,355,362.34/232,463.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,684.13

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