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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,913.42, 321,402.84 and 130,922.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,913.42, 321,402.84 and 130,922.66 is: 180,663.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,913.42 : 321,402.84 = 130,922.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,913.42/321,402.84 = 130,922.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,913.42x = 321,402.84 × 130,922.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,913.42x = 42,078,914,744.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,078,914,744.35/232,913.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,663.33

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