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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,744.47, 321,187.49 and 130,769.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,744.47, 321,187.49 and 130,769.92 is: 180,462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,744.47 : 321,187.49 = 130,769.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,744.47/321,187.49 = 130,769.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,744.47x = 321,187.49 × 130,769.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,744.47x = 42,001,662,372.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,001,662,372.30/232,744.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,462.56

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