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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,540.35, 320,819.58 and 146,476.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,540.35, 320,819.58 and 146,476.23 is: 202,082.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,540.35 : 320,819.58 = 146,476.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,540.35/320,819.58 = 146,476.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,540.35x = 320,819.58 × 146,476.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,540.35x = 46,992,442,588.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,992,442,588.58/232,540.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,082.96

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