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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,029.54, 320,201.37 and 131,427.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,029.54, 320,201.37 and 131,427.54 is: 181,370.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,029.54 : 320,201.37 = 131,427.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,029.54/320,201.37 = 131,427.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,029.54x = 320,201.37 × 131,427.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,029.54x = 42,083,278,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,083,278,363.73/232,029.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,370.35

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