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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,421.55, 348,631.61 and 131,173.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,421.55, 348,631.61 and 131,173.70 is: 196,760.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,421.55 : 348,631.61 = 131,173.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,421.55/348,631.61 = 131,173.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,421.55x = 348,631.61 × 131,173.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,421.55x = 45,731,295,821.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,731,295,821.63/232,421.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,760.14

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