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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,552.01, 320,956.86 and 141,960.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,552.01, 320,956.86 and 141,960.71 is: 195,927.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,552.01 : 320,956.86 = 141,960.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,552.01/320,956.86 = 141,960.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,552.01x = 320,956.86 × 141,960.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,552.01x = 45,563,262,120.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,563,262,120.19/232,552.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,927.20

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