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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,001.15, 320,188.14 and 130,054.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,001.15, 320,188.14 and 130,054.14 is: 179,489.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,001.15 : 320,188.14 = 130,054.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,001.15/320,188.14 = 130,054.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,001.15x = 320,188.14 × 130,054.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,001.15x = 41,641,793,185.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,641,793,185.90/232,001.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,489.60

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