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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,703.76, 321,108.51 and 130,706.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,703.76, 321,108.51 and 130,706.13 is: 180,361.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,703.76 : 321,108.51 = 130,706.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,703.76/321,108.51 = 130,706.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,703.76x = 321,108.51 × 130,706.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,703.76x = 41,970,850,652.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,970,850,652.17/232,703.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,361.72

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