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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,384.01, 320,616.83 and 130,394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,384.01, 320,616.83 and 130,394.48 is: 179,903.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,384.01 : 320,616.83 = 130,394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,384.01/320,616.83 = 130,394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,384.01x = 320,616.83 × 130,394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,384.01x = 41,806,663,550.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,806,663,550.00/232,384.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,903.36

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