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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,997.92, 321,527.60 and 131,020.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,997.92, 321,527.60 and 131,020.48 is: 180,802.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,997.92 : 321,527.60 = 131,020.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,997.92/321,527.60 = 131,020.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,997.92x = 321,527.60 × 131,020.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,997.92x = 42,126,700,485.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,126,700,485.25/232,997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,802.90

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