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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,214.27, 320,459.36 and 130,262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,214.27, 320,459.36 and 130,262.40 is: 179,764.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,214.27 : 320,459.36 = 130,262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,214.27/320,459.36 = 130,262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,214.27x = 320,459.36 × 130,262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,214.27x = 41,743,804,684.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,743,804,684.75/232,214.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,764.17

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