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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,718.46, 321,055.83 and 147,804.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,718.46, 321,055.83 and 147,804.54 is: 203,909.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,718.46 : 321,055.83 = 147,804.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,718.46/321,055.83 = 147,804.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,718.46x = 321,055.83 × 147,804.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,718.46x = 47,453,509,267.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,453,509,267.47/232,718.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,909.52

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