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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,262.65, 320,525.94 and 130,310.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,262.65, 320,525.94 and 130,310.65 is: 179,830.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,262.65 : 320,525.94 = 130,310.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,262.65/320,525.94 = 130,310.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,262.65x = 320,525.94 × 130,310.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,262.65x = 41,767,943,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,767,943,583.26/232,262.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,830.65

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