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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,936.16, 318,700.80 and 130,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,936.16, 318,700.80 and 130,332 is: 179,863.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,936.16 : 318,700.80 = 130,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,936.16/318,700.80 = 130,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,936.16x = 318,700.80 × 130,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,936.16x = 41,536,912,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,536,912,665.60/230,936.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,863.18

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