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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,049.16, 320,225.27 and 130,091.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,049.16, 320,225.27 and 130,091.22 is: 179,524.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,049.16 : 320,225.27 = 130,091.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,049.16/320,225.27 = 130,091.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,049.16x = 320,225.27 × 130,091.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,049.16x = 41,658,495,398.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,658,495,398.67/232,049.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,524.44

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