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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,594.16, 320,895.96 and 131,933.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,594.16, 320,895.96 and 131,933.84 is: 182,021.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,594.16 : 320,895.96 = 131,933.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,594.16/320,895.96 = 131,933.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,594.16x = 320,895.96 × 131,933.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,594.16x = 42,337,036,243.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,337,036,243.29/232,594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,021.06

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