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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,104.27, 320,317.43 and 130,124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,104.27, 320,317.43 and 130,124.73 is: 179,579.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,104.27 : 320,317.43 = 130,124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,104.27/320,317.43 = 130,124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,104.27x = 320,317.43 × 130,124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,104.27x = 41,681,218,442.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,681,218,442.42/232,104.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,579.71

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