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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,367.99, 320,666.91 and 130,393.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,367.99, 320,666.91 and 130,393.22 is: 179,942.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,367.99 : 320,666.91 = 130,393.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,367.99/320,666.91 = 130,393.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,367.99x = 320,666.91 × 130,393.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,367.99x = 41,812,789,339.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,812,789,339.02/232,367.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,942.13

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