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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,021.72, 320,179.26 and 131,420.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,021.72, 320,179.26 and 131,420.44 is: 181,354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,021.72 : 320,179.26 = 131,420.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,021.72/320,179.26 = 131,420.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,021.72x = 320,179.26 × 131,420.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,021.72x = 42,078,099,228.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,078,099,228.07/232,021.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,354.14

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