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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,064.04, 320,248.89 and 131,462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,064.04, 320,248.89 and 131,462.04 is: 181,417.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,064.04 : 320,248.89 = 131,462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,064.04/320,248.89 = 131,462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,064.04x = 320,248.89 × 131,462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,064.04x = 42,100,572,387.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,100,572,387.14/232,064.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,417.91

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