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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,004.01, 320,188.01 and 130,046.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,004.01, 320,188.01 and 130,046.79 is: 179,477.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,004.01 : 320,188.01 = 130,046.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,004.01/320,188.01 = 130,046.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,004.01x = 320,188.01 × 130,046.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,004.01x = 41,639,422,246.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,639,422,246.75/232,004.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,477.17

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