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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,196.76, 320,445.50 and 130,228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,196.76, 320,445.50 and 130,228.24 is: 179,722.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,196.76 : 320,445.50 = 130,228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,196.76/320,445.50 = 130,228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,196.76x = 320,445.50 × 130,228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,196.76x = 41,731,053,480.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,731,053,480.92/232,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,722.81

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