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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,277.92, 320,602.80 and 131,734.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,277.92, 320,602.80 and 131,734.24 is: 181,826.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,277.92 : 320,602.80 = 131,734.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,277.92/320,602.80 = 131,734.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,277.92x = 320,602.80 × 131,734.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,277.92x = 42,234,366,199.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,234,366,199.87/232,277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,826.87

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