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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,503.43, 321,005.97 and 141,911.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,503.43, 321,005.97 and 141,911.92 is: 195,930.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,503.43 : 321,005.97 = 141,911.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,503.43/321,005.97 = 141,911.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,503.43x = 321,005.97 × 141,911.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,503.43x = 45,554,573,534.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,554,573,534.16/232,503.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,930.76

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