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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,252.12, 320,507.70 and 131,650.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,252.12, 320,507.70 and 131,650.12 is: 181,677.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,252.12 : 320,507.70 = 131,650.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,252.12/320,507.70 = 131,650.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,252.12x = 320,507.70 × 131,650.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,252.12x = 42,194,877,165.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,194,877,165.92/232,252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,677.04

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