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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,679.36, 318,327.84 and 130,086.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,679.36, 318,327.84 and 130,086.72 is: 179,514.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,679.36 : 318,327.84 = 130,086.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,679.36/318,327.84 = 130,086.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,679.36x = 318,327.84 × 130,086.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,679.36x = 41,410,224,590.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,410,224,590.28/230,679.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,514.22

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