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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,254.37, 320,510.80 and 131,652.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,254.37, 320,510.80 and 131,652.37 is: 181,680.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,254.37 : 320,510.80 = 131,652.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,254.37/320,510.80 = 131,652.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,254.37x = 320,510.80 × 131,652.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,254.37x = 42,196,006,430.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,196,006,430.60/232,254.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,680.14

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