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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,177.86, 320,441.13 and 130,244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,177.86, 320,441.13 and 130,244.49 is: 179,757.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,177.86 : 320,441.13 = 130,244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,177.86/320,441.13 = 130,244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,177.86x = 320,441.13 × 130,244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,177.86x = 41,735,691,551.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,735,691,551.87/232,177.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,757.41

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