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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,983.35, 320,163.68 and 130,036.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,983.35, 320,163.68 and 130,036.39 is: 179,465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,983.35 : 320,163.68 = 130,036.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,983.35/320,163.68 = 130,036.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,983.35x = 320,163.68 × 130,036.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,983.35x = 41,632,929,156.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,632,929,156.32/231,983.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,465.16

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