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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,470.56, 320,686.68 and 191,947.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,470.56, 320,686.68 and 191,947.88 is: 264,786.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,470.56 : 320,686.68 = 191,947.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,470.56/320,686.68 = 191,947.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,470.56x = 320,686.68 × 191,947.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,470.56x = 61,555,128,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,555,128,370.24/232,470.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,786.77

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