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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,356.84, 320,633.70 and 131,764.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,356.84, 320,633.70 and 131,764.20 is: 181,823.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,356.84 : 320,633.70 = 131,764.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,356.84/320,633.70 = 131,764.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,356.84x = 320,633.70 × 131,764.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,356.84x = 42,248,042,973.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,248,042,973.54/232,356.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,823.97

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