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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,205.76, 320,447.46 and 130,253.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,205.76, 320,447.46 and 130,253.82 is: 179,752.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,205.76 : 320,447.46 = 130,253.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,205.76/320,447.46 = 130,253.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,205.76x = 320,447.46 × 130,253.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,205.76x = 41,739,505,774.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,739,505,774.30/232,205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,752.24

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