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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,350.08, 320,623.43 and 130,361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,350.08, 320,623.43 and 130,361.76 is: 179,888.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,350.08 : 320,623.43 = 130,361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,350.08/320,623.43 = 130,361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,350.08x = 320,623.43 × 130,361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,350.08x = 41,797,033,980.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,797,033,980.23/232,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,888.19

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