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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,004.22, 320,155.11 and 131,402.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,004.22, 320,155.11 and 131,402.94 is: 181,329.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,004.22 : 320,155.11 = 131,402.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,004.22/320,155.11 = 131,402.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,004.22x = 320,155.11 × 131,402.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,004.22x = 42,069,322,710.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,069,322,710.02/232,004.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,329.99

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