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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,547.54, 320,876.96 and 137,041.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,547.54, 320,876.96 and 137,041.24 is: 189,094.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,547.54 : 320,876.96 = 137,041.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,547.54/320,876.96 = 137,041.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,547.54x = 320,876.96 × 137,041.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,547.54x = 43,973,376,485.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,973,376,485.83/232,547.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,094.14

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