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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,444.08, 320,737.32 and 130,474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,444.08, 320,737.32 and 130,474.80 is: 180,035.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,444.08 : 320,737.32 = 130,474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,444.08/320,737.32 = 130,474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,444.08x = 320,737.32 × 130,474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,444.08x = 41,848,137,679.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,848,137,679.54/232,444.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,035.29

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