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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,232.58, 320,506.56 and 130,267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,232.58, 320,506.56 and 130,267.98 is: 179,784.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,232.58 : 320,506.56 = 130,267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,232.58/320,506.56 = 130,267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,232.58x = 320,506.56 × 130,267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,232.58x = 41,751,742,147.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,751,742,147.95/232,232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,784.17

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