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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,398.25, 320,709.59 and 131,796.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,398.25, 320,709.59 and 131,796.25 is: 181,878.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,398.25 : 320,709.59 = 131,796.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,398.25/320,709.59 = 131,796.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,398.25x = 320,709.59 × 131,796.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,398.25x = 42,268,321,301.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,268,321,301.04/232,398.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,878.83

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