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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,705.04, 321,097.96 and 130,710.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,705.04, 321,097.96 and 130,710.96 is: 180,361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,705.04 : 321,097.96 = 130,710.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,705.04/321,097.96 = 130,710.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,705.04x = 321,097.96 × 130,710.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,705.04x = 41,971,022,605.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,971,022,605.64/232,705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,361.47

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