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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,697.43, 321,103.53 and 130,717.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,697.43, 321,103.53 and 130,717.35 is: 180,379.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,697.43 : 321,103.53 = 130,717.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,697.43/321,103.53 = 130,717.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,697.43x = 321,103.53 × 130,717.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,697.43x = 41,973,802,517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,973,802,517.25/232,697.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,379.31

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