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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,017.92, 320,184.60 and 131,415.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,017.92, 320,184.60 and 131,415.92 is: 181,353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,017.92 : 320,184.60 = 131,415.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,017.92/320,184.60 = 131,415.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,017.92x = 320,184.60 × 131,415.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,017.92x = 42,077,353,778.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,077,353,778.83/232,017.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,353.90

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