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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,519.76, 320,856.35 and 135,732.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,519.76, 320,856.35 and 135,732.02 is: 187,297.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,519.76 : 320,856.35 = 135,732.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,519.76/320,856.35 = 135,732.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,519.76x = 320,856.35 × 135,732.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,519.76x = 43,550,480,515.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,550,480,515.33/232,519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,297.98

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