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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,548.42, 320,905.58 and 130,561.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,548.42, 320,905.58 and 130,561.32 is: 180,168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,548.42 : 320,905.58 = 130,561.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,548.42/320,905.58 = 130,561.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,548.42x = 320,905.58 × 130,561.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,548.42x = 41,897,856,120.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,897,856,120.17/232,548.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,168.31

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