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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,108.44, 320,309.10 and 131,506.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,108.44, 320,309.10 and 131,506.44 is: 181,478.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,108.44 : 320,309.10 = 131,506.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,108.44/320,309.10 = 131,506.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,108.44x = 320,309.10 × 131,506.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,108.44x = 42,122,709,440.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,122,709,440.60/232,108.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,478.58

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