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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,597.51, 320,983.34 and 130,627.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,597.51, 320,983.34 and 130,627.27 is: 180,264.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,597.51 : 320,983.34 = 130,627.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,597.51/320,983.34 = 130,627.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,597.51x = 320,983.34 × 130,627.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,597.51x = 41,929,176,648.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,929,176,648.11/232,597.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,264.94

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