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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,302.54, 320,614.83 and 131,732.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,302.54, 320,614.83 and 131,732.94 is: 181,812.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,302.54 : 320,614.83 = 131,732.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,302.54/320,614.83 = 131,732.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,302.54x = 320,614.83 × 131,732.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,302.54x = 42,235,534,163.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,235,534,163.50/232,302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,812.62

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