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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,782.24, 321,266.92 and 130,807.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,782.24, 321,266.92 and 130,807.92 is: 180,530.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,782.24 : 321,266.92 = 130,807.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,782.24/321,266.92 = 130,807.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,782.24x = 321,266.92 × 130,807.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,782.24x = 42,024,257,570.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,024,257,570.01/232,782.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,530.34

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