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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,024.72, 320,183.40 and 131,423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,024.72, 320,183.40 and 131,423.44 is: 181,358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,024.72 : 320,183.40 = 131,423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,024.72/320,183.40 = 131,423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,024.72x = 320,183.40 × 131,423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,024.72x = 42,079,603,858.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,079,603,858.90/232,024.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,358.28

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