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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,056.98, 318,822.69 and 130,452.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,056.98, 318,822.69 and 130,452.82 is: 180,004.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,056.98 : 318,822.69 = 130,452.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,056.98/318,822.69 = 130,452.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,056.98x = 318,822.69 × 130,452.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,056.98x = 41,591,318,990.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,591,318,990.49/231,056.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,004.60

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