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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,637.67, 321,031.89 and 142,145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,637.67, 321,031.89 and 142,145.10 is: 196,155.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,637.67 : 321,031.89 = 142,145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,637.67/321,031.89 = 142,145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,637.67x = 321,031.89 × 142,145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,637.67x = 45,633,110,107.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,633,110,107.24/232,637.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,155.29

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