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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,219.19, 320,458.29 and 130,244.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,219.19, 320,458.29 and 130,244.85 is: 179,735.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,219.19 : 320,458.29 = 130,244.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,219.19/320,458.29 = 130,244.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,219.19x = 320,458.29 × 130,244.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,219.19x = 41,738,041,912.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,738,041,912.31/232,219.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,735.55

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