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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,001.76, 320,184.90 and 130,044.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,001.76, 320,184.90 and 130,044.54 is: 179,474.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,001.76 : 320,184.90 = 130,044.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,001.76/320,184.90 = 130,044.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,001.76x = 320,184.90 × 130,044.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,001.76x = 41,638,298,035.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,638,298,035.45/232,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,474.06

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