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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,759.24, 321,235.14 and 130,784.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,759.24, 321,235.14 and 130,784.92 is: 180,498.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,759.24 : 321,235.14 = 130,784.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,759.24/321,235.14 = 130,784.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,759.24x = 321,235.14 × 130,784.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,759.24x = 42,012,712,086.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,012,712,086.09/232,759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,498.58

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