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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,588.99, 321,007.50 and 141,997.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,588.99, 321,007.50 and 141,997.46 is: 195,977.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,588.99 : 321,007.50 = 141,997.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,588.99/321,007.50 = 141,997.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,588.99x = 321,007.50 × 141,997.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,588.99x = 45,582,249,640.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,582,249,640.95/232,588.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,977.68

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