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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,373.25, 320,675.09 and 131,771.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,373.25, 320,675.09 and 131,771.25 is: 181,844.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,373.25 : 320,675.09 = 131,771.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,373.25/320,675.09 = 131,771.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,373.25x = 320,675.09 × 131,771.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,373.25x = 42,255,756,794.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,255,756,794.31/232,373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,844.33

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