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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,710.86, 318,381.03 and 130,108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,710.86, 318,381.03 and 130,108.86 is: 179,550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,710.86 : 318,381.03 = 130,108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,710.86/318,381.03 = 130,108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,710.86x = 318,381.03 × 130,108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,710.86x = 41,424,192,858.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,424,192,858.93/230,710.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,550.25

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