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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,600.16, 320,949.83 and 137,125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,600.16, 320,949.83 and 137,125.31 is: 189,210.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,600.16 : 320,949.83 = 137,125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,600.16/320,949.83 = 137,125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,600.16x = 320,949.83 × 137,125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,600.16x = 44,010,343,671.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,010,343,671.26/232,600.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,210.29

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