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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,263.65, 320,527.32 and 130,311.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,263.65, 320,527.32 and 130,311.65 is: 179,832.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,263.65 : 320,527.32 = 130,311.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,263.65/320,527.32 = 130,311.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,263.65x = 320,527.32 × 130,311.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,263.65x = 41,768,443,939.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,768,443,939.28/232,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,832.03

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