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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,772.34, 318,465.66 and 130,170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,772.34, 318,465.66 and 130,170.34 is: 179,634.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,772.34 : 318,465.66 = 130,170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,772.34/318,465.66 = 130,170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,772.34x = 318,465.66 × 130,170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,772.34x = 41,454,783,240.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,454,783,240.52/230,772.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,634.97

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