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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,261.92, 320,526.30 and 131,659.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,261.92, 320,526.30 and 131,659.92 is: 181,693.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,261.92 : 320,526.30 = 131,659.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,261.92/320,526.30 = 131,659.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,261.92x = 320,526.30 × 131,659.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,261.92x = 42,200,467,015.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,200,467,015.90/232,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,693.44

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