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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,682.24, 321,066.52 and 130,688.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,682.24, 321,066.52 and 130,688.17 is: 180,330.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,682.24 : 321,066.52 = 130,688.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,682.24/321,066.52 = 130,688.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,682.24x = 321,066.52 × 130,688.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,682.24x = 41,959,594,817.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,959,594,817.68/232,682.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,330.03

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