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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,825.20, 320,959.80 and 185,097.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,825.20, 320,959.80 and 185,097.84 is: 255,165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,825.20 : 320,959.80 = 185,097.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,825.20/320,959.80 = 185,097.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,825.20x = 320,959.80 × 185,097.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,825.20x = 59,408,965,706.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,408,965,706.83/232,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,165.53

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