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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,848.95, 321,334.40 and 130,868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,848.95, 321,334.40 and 130,868.44 is: 180,600.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,848.95 : 321,334.40 = 130,868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,848.95/321,334.40 = 130,868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,848.95x = 321,334.40 × 130,868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,848.95x = 42,052,531,170.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,052,531,170.17/232,848.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,600.05

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