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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,254.87, 320,511.50 and 131,652.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,254.87, 320,511.50 and 131,652.87 is: 181,680.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,254.87 : 320,511.50 = 131,652.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,254.87/320,511.50 = 131,652.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,254.87x = 320,511.50 × 131,652.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,254.87x = 42,196,258,184.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,196,258,184.74/232,254.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,680.83

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