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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,651.35, 321,050.57 and 142,158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,651.35, 321,050.57 and 142,158.76 is: 196,174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,651.35 : 321,050.57 = 142,158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,651.35/321,050.57 = 142,158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,651.35x = 321,050.57 × 142,158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,651.35x = 45,640,151,265.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,640,151,265.93/232,651.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,174.02

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