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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,927.92, 321,365.88 and 143,555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,927.92, 321,365.88 and 143,555.76 is: 198,060.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,927.92 : 321,365.88 = 143,555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,927.92/321,365.88 = 143,555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,927.92x = 321,365.88 × 143,555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,927.92x = 46,133,923,141.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,133,923,141.47/232,927.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,060.94

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