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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,195.95, 320,433.99 and 130,244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,195.95, 320,433.99 and 130,244.04 is: 179,738.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,195.95 : 320,433.99 = 130,244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,195.95/320,433.99 = 130,244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,195.95x = 320,433.99 × 130,244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,195.95x = 41,734,617,410.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,734,617,410.92/232,195.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,738.78

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