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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,253.37, 320,509.43 and 131,651.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,253.37, 320,509.43 and 131,651.37 is: 181,678.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,253.37 : 320,509.43 = 131,651.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,253.37/320,509.43 = 131,651.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,253.37x = 320,509.43 × 131,651.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,253.37x = 42,195,504,899.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,195,504,899.16/232,253.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,678.76

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