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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,523.39, 320,879.46 and 130,546.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,523.39, 320,879.46 and 130,546.32 is: 180,152.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,523.39 : 320,879.46 = 130,546.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,523.39/320,879.46 = 130,546.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,523.39x = 320,879.46 × 130,546.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,523.39x = 41,889,632,666.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,889,632,666.59/232,523.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,152.34

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