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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,588.64, 320,896.68 and 135,770.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,588.64, 320,896.68 and 135,770.96 is: 187,319.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,588.64 : 320,896.68 = 135,770.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,588.64/320,896.68 = 135,770.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,588.64x = 320,896.68 × 135,770.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,588.64x = 43,568,450,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,568,450,304.41/232,588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,319.77

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