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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,743.46, 321,186.11 and 130,768.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,743.46, 321,186.11 and 130,768.91 is: 180,461.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,743.46 : 321,186.11 = 130,768.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,743.46/321,186.11 = 130,768.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,743.46x = 321,186.11 × 130,768.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,743.46x = 42,001,157,660.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,001,157,660.96/232,743.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,461.17

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