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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,129.44, 320,338.08 and 131,527.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,129.44, 320,338.08 and 131,527.44 is: 181,507.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,129.44 : 320,338.08 = 131,527.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,129.44/320,338.08 = 131,527.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,129.44x = 320,338.08 × 131,527.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,129.44x = 42,133,247,596.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,133,247,596.92/232,129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,507.56

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