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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,254.12, 320,510.46 and 131,652.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,254.12, 320,510.46 and 131,652.12 is: 181,679.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,254.12 : 320,510.46 = 131,652.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,254.12/320,510.46 = 131,652.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,254.12x = 320,510.46 × 131,652.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,254.12x = 42,195,881,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,195,881,541.18/232,254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,679.80

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