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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,408.93, 320,756.49 and 130,440.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,408.93, 320,756.49 and 130,440.46 is: 180,025.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,408.93 : 320,756.49 = 130,440.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,408.93/320,756.49 = 130,440.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,408.93x = 320,756.49 × 130,440.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,408.93x = 41,839,622,499.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,839,622,499.80/232,408.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,025.89

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