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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,152.48, 320,389.83 and 130,176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,152.48, 320,389.83 and 130,176.33 is: 179,654.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,152.48 : 320,389.83 = 130,176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,152.48/320,389.83 = 130,176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,152.48x = 320,389.83 × 130,176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,152.48x = 41,707,172,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,707,172,238.72/232,152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,654.22

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