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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,837.94, 321,307.36 and 130,867.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,837.94, 321,307.36 and 130,867.65 is: 180,592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,837.94 : 321,307.36 = 130,867.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,837.94/321,307.36 = 130,867.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,837.94x = 321,307.36 × 130,867.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,837.94x = 42,048,738,803.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,048,738,803.73/232,837.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,592.30

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