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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,226.59, 320,447.07 and 130,231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,226.59, 320,447.07 and 130,231.06 is: 179,704.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,226.59 : 320,447.07 = 130,231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,226.59/320,447.07 = 130,231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,226.59x = 320,447.07 × 130,231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,226.59x = 41,732,160,249.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,732,160,249.46/232,226.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,704.49

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