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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,687.72, 321,074.08 and 130,693.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,687.72, 321,074.08 and 130,693.64 is: 180,337.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,687.72 : 321,074.08 = 130,693.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,687.72/321,074.08 = 130,693.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,687.72x = 321,074.08 × 130,693.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,687.72x = 41,962,338,292.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,962,338,292.75/232,687.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,337.57

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