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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,175.02, 320,405.19 and 130,223.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,175.02, 320,405.19 and 130,223.15 is: 179,710.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,175.02 : 320,405.19 = 130,223.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,175.02/320,405.19 = 130,223.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,175.02x = 320,405.19 × 130,223.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,175.02x = 41,724,173,118.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,724,173,118.15/232,175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,710.01

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