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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,991.60, 320,175.06 and 130,044.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,991.60, 320,175.06 and 130,044.64 is: 179,476.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,991.60 : 320,175.06 = 130,044.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,991.60/320,175.06 = 130,044.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,991.60x = 320,175.06 × 130,044.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,991.60x = 41,637,050,414.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,637,050,414.68/231,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,476.54

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