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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,593.16, 320,894.58 and 131,932.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,593.16, 320,894.58 and 131,932.84 is: 182,019.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,593.16 : 320,894.58 = 131,932.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,593.16/320,894.58 = 131,932.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,593.16x = 320,894.58 × 131,932.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,593.16x = 42,336,533,280.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,336,533,280.01/232,593.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,019.68

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