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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,792.24, 321,229.32 and 130,801.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,792.24, 321,229.32 and 130,801.48 is: 180,492.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,792.24 : 321,229.32 = 130,801.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,792.24/321,229.32 = 130,801.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,792.24x = 321,229.32 × 130,801.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,792.24x = 42,017,270,475.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,017,270,475.39/232,792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,492.57

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