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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,675.13, 321,074.89 and 130,695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,675.13, 321,074.89 and 130,695.32 is: 180,350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,675.13 : 321,074.89 = 130,695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,675.13/321,074.89 = 130,695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,675.13x = 321,074.89 × 130,695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,675.13x = 41,962,985,968.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,962,985,968.46/232,675.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,350.11

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