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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,232.53, 320,493.57 and 130,290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,232.53, 320,493.57 and 130,290.28 is: 179,807.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,232.53 : 320,493.57 = 130,290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,232.53/320,493.57 = 130,290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,232.53x = 320,493.57 × 130,290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,232.53x = 41,757,196,973.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,757,196,973.50/232,232.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,807.70

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