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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,278.44, 319,160.10 and 130,674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,278.44, 319,160.10 and 130,674.28 is: 180,328.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,278.44 : 319,160.10 = 130,674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,278.44/319,160.10 = 130,674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,278.44x = 319,160.10 × 130,674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,278.44x = 41,706,016,272.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,706,016,272.23/231,278.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,328.16

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