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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,881.26, 321,410.16 and 130,915.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,881.26, 321,410.16 and 130,915.13 is: 180,682.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,881.26 : 321,410.16 = 130,915.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,881.26/321,410.16 = 130,915.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,881.26x = 321,410.16 × 130,915.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,881.26x = 42,077,451,272.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,077,451,272.67/232,881.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,682.00

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