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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,725.65, 321,160.59 and 130,753.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,725.65, 321,160.59 and 130,753.73 is: 180,439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,725.65 : 321,160.59 = 130,753.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,725.65/321,160.59 = 130,753.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,725.65x = 321,160.59 × 130,753.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,725.65x = 41,992,943,465.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,992,943,465.70/232,725.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,439.69

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