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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,008.66, 320,198.49 and 130,061.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,008.66, 320,198.49 and 130,061.64 is: 179,499.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,008.66 : 320,198.49 = 130,061.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,008.66/320,198.49 = 130,061.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,008.66x = 320,198.49 × 130,061.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,008.66x = 41,645,540,734.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,645,540,734.92/232,008.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,499.94

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