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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,758.24, 321,233.76 and 130,783.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,758.24, 321,233.76 and 130,783.92 is: 180,497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,758.24 : 321,233.76 = 130,783.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,758.24/321,233.76 = 130,783.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,758.24x = 321,233.76 × 130,783.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,758.24x = 42,012,210,369.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,012,210,369.14/232,758.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,497.20

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