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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,698.43, 321,104.91 and 130,718.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,698.43, 321,104.91 and 130,718.35 is: 180,380.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,698.43 : 321,104.91 = 130,718.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,698.43/321,104.91 = 130,718.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,698.43x = 321,104.91 × 130,718.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,698.43x = 41,974,304,012.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,974,304,012.10/232,698.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,380.69

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