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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,046.72, 320,244.05 and 130,070.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,046.72, 320,244.05 and 130,070.55 is: 179,508.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,046.72 : 320,244.05 = 130,070.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,046.72/320,244.05 = 130,070.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,046.72x = 320,244.05 × 130,070.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,046.72x = 41,654,320,042.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,654,320,042.90/232,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,508.34

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