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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,068.94, 320,255.15 and 131,466.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,068.94, 320,255.15 and 131,466.94 is: 181,424.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,068.94 : 320,255.15 = 131,466.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,068.94/320,255.15 = 131,466.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,068.94x = 320,255.15 × 131,466.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,068.94x = 42,102,963,131.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,102,963,131.77/232,068.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,424.38

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