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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,719.96, 321,057.90 and 147,806.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,719.96, 321,057.90 and 147,806.04 is: 203,911.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,719.96 : 321,057.90 = 147,806.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,719.96/321,057.90 = 147,806.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,719.96x = 321,057.90 × 147,806.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,719.96x = 47,454,296,809.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,454,296,809.72/232,719.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,911.59

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