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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,755.24, 321,229.62 and 130,780.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,755.24, 321,229.62 and 130,780.92 is: 180,493.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,755.24 : 321,229.62 = 130,780.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,755.24/321,229.62 = 130,780.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,755.24x = 321,229.62 × 130,780.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,755.24x = 42,010,705,234.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,010,705,234.85/232,755.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,493.06

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