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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,535.04, 320,762.76 and 146,460.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,535.04, 320,762.76 and 146,460.30 is: 202,029.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,535.04 : 320,762.76 = 146,460.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,535.04/320,762.76 = 146,460.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,535.04x = 320,762.76 × 146,460.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,535.04x = 46,979,010,058.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,979,010,058.43/232,535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,029.81

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