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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,741.96, 321,184.04 and 130,767.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,741.96, 321,184.04 and 130,767.41 is: 180,459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,741.96 : 321,184.04 = 130,767.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,741.96/321,184.04 = 130,767.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,741.96x = 321,184.04 × 130,767.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,741.96x = 42,000,405,193.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,000,405,193.26/232,741.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,459.10

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