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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,496.43, 320,996.32 and 141,904.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,496.43, 320,996.32 and 141,904.91 is: 195,921.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,496.43 : 320,996.32 = 141,904.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,496.43/320,996.32 = 141,904.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,496.43x = 320,996.32 × 141,904.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,496.43x = 45,550,954,347.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,550,954,347.66/232,496.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,921.09

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