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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,644.68, 321,026.98 and 130,646.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,644.68, 321,026.98 and 130,646.95 is: 180,280.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,644.68 : 321,026.98 = 130,646.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,644.68/321,026.98 = 130,646.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,644.68x = 321,026.98 × 130,646.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,644.68x = 41,941,195,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,941,195,165.45/232,644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,280.05

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