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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,377.29, 320,687.02 and 130,408.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,377.29, 320,687.02 and 130,408.98 is: 179,967.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,377.29 : 320,687.02 = 130,408.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,377.29/320,687.02 = 130,408.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,377.29x = 320,687.02 × 130,408.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,377.29x = 41,820,466,525.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,820,466,525.39/232,377.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,967.96

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