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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,005.65, 320,194.35 and 130,058.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,005.65, 320,194.35 and 130,058.64 is: 179,495.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,005.65 : 320,194.35 = 130,058.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,005.65/320,194.35 = 130,058.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,005.65x = 320,194.35 × 130,058.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,005.65x = 41,644,041,696.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,644,041,696.68/232,005.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,495.81

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