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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,688, 318,368.88 and 130,105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,688, 318,368.88 and 130,105.44 is: 179,556.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,688 : 318,368.88 = 130,105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,688/318,368.88 = 130,105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,688x = 318,368.88 × 130,105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,688x = 41,421,523,214.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,421,523,214.71/230,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,556.47

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