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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,543.41, 320,855.09 and 131,941.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,543.41, 320,855.09 and 131,941.41 is: 182,048.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,543.41 : 320,855.09 = 131,941.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,543.41/320,855.09 = 131,941.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,543.41x = 320,855.09 × 131,941.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,543.41x = 42,334,072,320.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,334,072,320.57/232,543.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,048.04

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