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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,616, 319,638.72 and 131,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,616, 319,638.72 and 131,011.84 is: 180,801.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,616 : 319,638.72 = 131,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,616/319,638.72 = 131,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,616x = 319,638.72 × 131,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,616x = 41,876,456,842.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,876,456,842.44/231,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,801.23

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