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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,002.51, 320,185.94 and 130,045.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,002.51, 320,185.94 and 130,045.29 is: 179,475.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,002.51 : 320,185.94 = 130,045.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,002.51/320,185.94 = 130,045.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,002.51x = 320,185.94 × 130,045.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,002.51x = 41,638,672,771.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,638,672,771.00/232,002.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,475.10

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