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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,558.80, 320,927.06 and 130,585.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,558.80, 320,927.06 and 130,585.07 is: 180,205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,558.80 : 320,927.06 = 130,585.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,558.80/320,927.06 = 130,585.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,558.80x = 320,927.06 × 130,585.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,558.80x = 41,908,280,337.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,908,280,337.43/232,558.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,205.09

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