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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,970.66, 321,368.15 and 139,812.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,970.66, 321,368.15 and 139,812.57 is: 192,862.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,970.66 : 321,368.15 = 139,812.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,970.66/321,368.15 = 139,812.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,970.66x = 321,368.15 × 139,812.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,970.66x = 44,931,307,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,931,307,915.85/232,970.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,862.52

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