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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,790.74, 321,227.25 and 130,799.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,790.74, 321,227.25 and 130,799.98 is: 180,490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,790.74 : 321,227.25 = 130,799.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,790.74/321,227.25 = 130,799.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,790.74x = 321,227.25 × 130,799.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,790.74x = 42,016,517,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,016,517,875.46/232,790.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,490.50

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