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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,646.82, 321,052.68 and 130,672.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,646.82, 321,052.68 and 130,672.44 is: 180,328.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,646.82 : 321,052.68 = 130,672.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,646.82/321,052.68 = 130,672.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,646.82x = 321,052.68 × 130,672.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,646.82x = 41,952,737,064.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,952,737,064.14/232,646.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,328.01

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