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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,387.13, 320,694.24 and 131,785.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,387.13, 320,694.24 and 131,785.13 is: 181,863.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,387.13 : 320,694.24 = 131,785.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,387.13/320,694.24 = 131,785.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,387.13x = 320,694.24 × 131,785.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,387.13x = 42,262,730,505.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,262,730,505.18/232,387.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,863.48

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