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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,316.96, 320,591.25 and 130,333.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,316.96, 320,591.25 and 130,333.91 is: 179,857.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,316.96 : 320,591.25 = 130,333.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,316.96/320,591.25 = 130,333.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,316.96x = 320,591.25 × 130,333.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,316.96x = 41,783,909,521.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,783,909,521.33/232,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,857.34

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