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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,403.26, 320,716.50 and 131,801.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,403.26, 320,716.50 and 131,801.26 is: 181,885.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,403.26 : 320,716.50 = 131,801.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,403.26/320,716.50 = 131,801.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,403.26x = 320,716.50 × 131,801.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,403.26x = 42,270,838,802.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,270,838,802.79/232,403.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,885.74

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