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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,786.73, 321,221.75 and 130,795.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,786.73, 321,221.75 and 130,795.98 is: 180,485.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,786.73 : 321,221.75 = 130,795.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,786.73/321,221.75 = 130,795.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,786.73x = 321,221.75 × 130,795.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,786.73x = 42,014,512,934.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,014,512,934.59/232,786.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,485.00

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