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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,002.76, 320,186.28 and 130,045.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,002.76, 320,186.28 and 130,045.54 is: 179,475.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,002.76 : 320,186.28 = 130,045.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,002.76/320,186.28 = 130,045.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,002.76x = 320,186.28 × 130,045.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,002.76x = 41,638,797,683.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,638,797,683.19/232,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,475.44

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