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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,598.51, 320,984.73 and 130,628.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,598.51, 320,984.73 and 130,628.27 is: 180,266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,598.51 : 320,984.73 = 130,628.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,598.51/320,984.73 = 130,628.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,598.51x = 320,984.73 × 130,628.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,598.51x = 41,929,677,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,929,677,718.25/232,598.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,266.32

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