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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,066.08, 320,257.44 and 131,463.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,066.08, 320,257.44 and 131,463.36 is: 181,422.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,066.08 : 320,257.44 = 131,463.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,066.08/320,257.44 = 131,463.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,066.08x = 320,257.44 × 131,463.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,066.08x = 42,102,119,127.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,102,119,127.40/232,066.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,422.98

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