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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,554.92, 320,921.70 and 130,581.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,554.92, 320,921.70 and 130,581.18 is: 180,199.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,554.92 : 320,921.70 = 130,581.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,554.92/320,921.70 = 130,581.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,554.92x = 320,921.70 × 130,581.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,554.92x = 41,906,334,273.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,906,334,273.61/232,554.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,199.73

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