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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,093.44, 320,288.40 and 131,491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,093.44, 320,288.40 and 131,491.44 is: 181,457.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,093.44 : 320,288.40 = 131,491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,093.44/320,288.40 = 131,491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,093.44x = 320,288.40 × 131,491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,093.44x = 42,115,182,931.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,115,182,931.30/232,093.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,457.88

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