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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,597.26, 320,991.97 and 130,640.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,597.26, 320,991.97 and 130,640.69 is: 180,288.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,597.26 : 320,991.97 = 130,640.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,597.26/320,991.97 = 130,640.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,597.26x = 320,991.97 × 130,640.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,597.26x = 41,934,612,445.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,934,612,445.26/232,597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,288.51

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