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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,994.92, 321,523.46 and 131,017.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,994.92, 321,523.46 and 131,017.48 is: 180,798.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,994.92 : 321,523.46 = 131,017.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,994.92/321,523.46 = 131,017.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,994.92x = 321,523.46 × 131,017.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,994.92x = 42,125,193,490.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,125,193,490.08/232,994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,798.76

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