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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,023.72, 320,182.02 and 131,422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,023.72, 320,182.02 and 131,422.44 is: 181,356.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,023.72 : 320,182.02 = 131,422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,023.72/320,182.02 = 131,422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,023.72x = 320,182.02 × 131,422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,023.72x = 42,079,102,312.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,079,102,312.53/232,023.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,356.90

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