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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,008.76, 320,194.56 and 130,051.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,008.76, 320,194.56 and 130,051.56 is: 179,483.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,008.76 : 320,194.56 = 130,051.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,008.76/320,194.56 = 130,051.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,008.76x = 320,194.56 × 130,051.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,008.76x = 41,641,802,031.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,641,802,031.51/232,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,483.75

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