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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,891.24, 321,423.96 and 130,925.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,891.24, 321,423.96 and 130,925.12 is: 180,695.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,891.24 : 321,423.96 = 130,925.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,891.24/321,423.96 = 130,925.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,891.24x = 321,423.96 × 130,925.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,891.24x = 42,082,470,533.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,082,470,533.88/232,891.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,695.81

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