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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,375.25, 320,677.85 and 131,773.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,375.25, 320,677.85 and 131,773.25 is: 181,847.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,375.25 : 320,677.85 = 131,773.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,375.25/320,677.85 = 131,773.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,375.25x = 320,677.85 × 131,773.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,375.25x = 42,256,762,497.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,256,762,497.51/232,375.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,847.09

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