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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,555.36, 320,840.28 and 146,491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,555.36, 320,840.28 and 146,491.24 is: 202,103.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,555.36 : 320,840.28 = 146,491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,555.36/320,840.28 = 146,491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,555.36x = 320,840.28 × 146,491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,555.36x = 47,000,290,459.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,000,290,459.15/232,555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,103.66

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