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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,741.44, 319,786.08 and 131,120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,741.44, 319,786.08 and 131,120 is: 180,935.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,741.44 : 319,786.08 = 131,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,741.44/319,786.08 = 131,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,741.44x = 319,786.08 × 131,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,741.44x = 41,930,350,809.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,930,350,809.60/231,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,935.92

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