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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,026.86, 320,197.05 and 131,424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,026.86, 320,197.05 and 131,424.86 is: 181,366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,026.86 : 320,197.05 = 131,424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,026.86/320,197.05 = 131,424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,026.86x = 320,197.05 × 131,424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,026.86x = 42,081,852,468.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,081,852,468.66/232,026.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,366.30

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