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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,002.15, 320,189.52 and 130,055.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,002.15, 320,189.52 and 130,055.14 is: 179,490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,002.15 : 320,189.52 = 130,055.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,002.15/320,189.52 = 130,055.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,002.15x = 320,189.52 × 130,055.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,002.15x = 41,642,292,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,642,292,850.13/232,002.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,490.98

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