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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,916.74, 321,436.51 and 130,974.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,916.74, 321,436.51 and 130,974.29 is: 180,750.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,916.74 : 321,436.51 = 130,974.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,916.74/321,436.51 = 130,974.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,916.74x = 321,436.51 × 130,974.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,916.74x = 42,099,918,826.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,099,918,826.05/232,916.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,750.94

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