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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,101.44, 320,299.44 and 131,499.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,101.44, 320,299.44 and 131,499.44 is: 181,468.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,101.44 : 320,299.44 = 131,499.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,101.44/320,299.44 = 131,499.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,101.44x = 320,299.44 × 131,499.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,101.44x = 42,119,196,992.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,119,196,992.31/232,101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,468.92

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