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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,583.03, 320,999.71 and 141,991.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,583.03, 320,999.71 and 141,991.82 is: 195,970.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,583.03 : 320,999.71 = 141,991.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,583.03/320,999.71 = 141,991.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,583.03x = 320,999.71 × 141,991.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,583.03x = 45,579,332,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,579,332,552.38/232,583.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,970.16

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