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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,003.26, 320,186.97 and 130,046.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,003.26, 320,186.97 and 130,046.04 is: 179,476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,003.26 : 320,186.97 = 130,046.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,003.26/320,186.97 = 130,046.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,003.26x = 320,186.97 × 130,046.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,003.26x = 41,639,047,508.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,639,047,508.10/232,003.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,476.13

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