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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,545.06, 320,915.55 and 130,592.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,545.06, 320,915.55 and 130,592.59 is: 180,219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,545.06 : 320,915.55 = 130,592.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,545.06/320,915.55 = 130,592.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,545.06x = 320,915.55 × 130,592.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,545.06x = 41,909,192,890.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,909,192,890.06/232,545.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,219.66

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