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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,762.34, 318,451.86 and 130,160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,762.34, 318,451.86 and 130,160.34 is: 179,621.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,762.34 : 318,451.86 = 130,160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,762.34/318,451.86 = 130,160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,762.34x = 318,451.86 × 130,160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,762.34x = 41,449,802,371.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,449,802,371.23/230,762.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,621.17

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