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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,966.46, 321,416.39 and 189,871.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,966.46, 321,416.39 and 189,871.85 is: 261,960.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,966.46 : 321,416.39 = 189,871.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,966.46/321,416.39 = 189,871.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,966.46x = 321,416.39 × 189,871.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,966.46x = 61,027,922,033.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,027,922,033.18/232,966.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,960.13

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