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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,802.25, 321,275.56 and 130,829.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,802.25, 321,275.56 and 130,829.73 is: 180,549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,802.25 : 321,275.56 = 130,829.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,802.25/321,275.56 = 130,829.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,802.25x = 321,275.56 × 130,829.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,802.25x = 42,032,393,164.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,032,393,164.02/232,802.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,549.78

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