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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,048.78, 320,246.90 and 130,072.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,048.78, 320,246.90 and 130,072.61 is: 179,511.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,048.78 : 320,246.90 = 130,072.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,048.78/320,246.90 = 130,072.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,048.78x = 320,246.90 × 130,072.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,048.78x = 41,655,350,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,655,350,765.44/232,048.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,511.18

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