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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,804.29, 321,272.03 and 140,925.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,804.29, 321,272.03 and 140,925.69 is: 194,478.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,804.29 : 321,272.03 = 140,925.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,804.29/321,272.03 = 140,925.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,804.29x = 321,272.03 × 140,925.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,804.29x = 45,275,482,505.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,275,482,505.45/232,804.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,478.73

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