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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,868.16, 319,977.60 and 131,275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,868.16, 319,977.60 and 131,275.52 is: 181,159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,868.16 : 319,977.60 = 131,275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,868.16/319,977.60 = 131,275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,868.16x = 319,977.60 × 131,275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,868.16x = 42,005,225,828.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,005,225,828.35/231,868.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,159.96

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