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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,546.06, 320,916.93 and 130,593.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,546.06, 320,916.93 and 130,593.59 is: 180,221.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,546.06 : 320,916.93 = 130,593.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,546.06/320,916.93 = 130,593.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,546.06x = 320,916.93 × 130,593.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,546.06x = 41,909,693,980.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,909,693,980.48/232,546.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,221.05

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