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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,184.68, 320,418.66 and 131,580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,184.68, 320,418.66 and 131,580.52 is: 181,583.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,184.68 : 320,418.66 = 131,580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,184.68/320,418.66 = 131,580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,184.68x = 320,418.66 × 131,580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,184.68x = 42,160,853,900.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,160,853,900.50/232,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,583.27

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