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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,221.78, 320,469.72 and 130,269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,221.78, 320,469.72 and 130,269.90 is: 179,774.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,221.78 : 320,469.72 = 130,269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,221.78/320,469.72 = 130,269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,221.78x = 320,469.72 × 130,269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,221.78x = 41,747,558,377.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,747,558,377.43/232,221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,774.52

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