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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,032.54, 320,205.51 and 131,430.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,032.54, 320,205.51 and 131,430.54 is: 181,374.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,032.54 : 320,205.51 = 131,430.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,032.54/320,205.51 = 131,430.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,032.54x = 320,205.51 × 131,430.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,032.54x = 42,084,783,090.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,084,783,090.28/232,032.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,374.49

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