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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,726.49, 321,351.95 and 189,712.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,726.49, 321,351.95 and 189,712.73 is: 261,957.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,726.49 : 321,351.95 = 189,712.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,726.49/321,351.95 = 189,712.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,726.49x = 321,351.95 × 189,712.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,726.49x = 60,964,554,776.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,964,554,776.76/232,726.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,957.95

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