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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,396.75, 320,707.52 and 131,794.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,396.75, 320,707.52 and 131,794.75 is: 181,876.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,396.75 : 320,707.52 = 131,794.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,396.75/320,707.52 = 131,794.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,396.75x = 320,707.52 × 131,794.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,396.75x = 42,267,567,421.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,267,567,421.52/232,396.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,876.76

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