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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,784.66, 321,248.54 and 130,804.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,784.66, 321,248.54 and 130,804.01 is: 180,512.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,784.66 : 321,248.54 = 130,804.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,784.66/321,248.54 = 130,804.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,784.66x = 321,248.54 × 130,804.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,784.66x = 42,020,599,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,020,599,155.06/232,784.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,512.75

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