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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,598.94, 320,985.63 and 130,610.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,598.94, 320,985.63 and 130,610.22 is: 180,241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,598.94 : 320,985.63 = 130,610.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,598.94/320,985.63 = 130,610.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,598.94x = 320,985.63 × 130,610.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,598.94x = 41,924,003,751.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,924,003,751.14/232,598.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,241.59

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