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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,095.44, 320,291.16 and 131,493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,095.44, 320,291.16 and 131,493.44 is: 181,460.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,095.44 : 320,291.16 = 131,493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,095.44/320,291.16 = 131,493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,095.44x = 320,291.16 × 131,493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,095.44x = 42,116,186,429.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,116,186,429.99/232,095.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,460.64

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