Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,668.16, 319,708.80 and 131,064
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 231,668.16, 319,708.80 and 131,064 is: 180,872.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,668.16 : 319,708.80 = 131,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,668.16/319,708.80 = 131,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,668.16x = 319,708.80 × 131,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,668.16x = 41,902,314,163.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,902,314,163.20/231,668.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,872.13
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