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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,567.20, 320,977.69 and 141,975.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,567.20, 320,977.69 and 141,975.79 is: 195,947.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,567.20 : 320,977.69 = 141,975.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,567.20/320,977.69 = 141,975.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,567.20x = 320,977.69 × 141,975.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,567.20x = 45,571,059,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,571,059,952.74/232,567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,947.92

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