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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,220.40, 320,460.56 and 130,245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,220.40, 320,460.56 and 130,245.84 is: 179,737.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,220.40 : 320,460.56 = 130,245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,220.40/320,460.56 = 130,245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,220.40x = 320,460.56 × 130,245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,220.40x = 41,738,654,824.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,738,654,824.07/232,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,737.24

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