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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,026.36, 320,196.36 and 131,424.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,026.36, 320,196.36 and 131,424.36 is: 181,365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,026.36 : 320,196.36 = 131,424.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,026.36/320,196.36 = 131,424.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,026.36x = 320,196.36 × 131,424.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,026.36x = 42,081,601,687.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,081,601,687.33/232,026.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,365.61

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