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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,252.92, 320,513.85 and 131,650.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,252.92, 320,513.85 and 131,650.92 is: 181,681.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,252.92 : 320,513.85 = 131,650.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,252.92/320,513.85 = 131,650.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,252.92x = 320,513.85 × 131,650.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,252.92x = 42,195,943,225.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,195,943,225.24/232,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,681.00

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