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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,099.44, 320,296.68 and 131,497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,099.44, 320,296.68 and 131,497.44 is: 181,466.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,099.44 : 320,296.68 = 131,497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,099.44/320,296.68 = 131,497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,099.44x = 320,296.68 × 131,497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,099.44x = 42,118,193,460.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,118,193,460.50/232,099.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,466.16

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