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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,205.27, 320,446.94 and 130,253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,205.27, 320,446.94 and 130,253.40 is: 179,751.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,205.27 : 320,446.94 = 130,253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,205.27/320,446.94 = 130,253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,205.27x = 320,446.94 × 130,253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,205.27x = 41,739,302,803.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,739,302,803.33/232,205.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,751.75

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