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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,913.92, 321,403.53 and 130,923.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,913.92, 321,403.53 and 130,923.16 is: 180,664.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,913.92 : 321,403.53 = 130,923.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,913.92/321,403.53 = 130,923.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,913.92x = 321,403.53 × 130,923.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,913.92x = 42,079,165,782.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,079,165,782.75/232,913.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,664.02

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