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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,916.93, 321,436.76 and 130,974.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,916.93, 321,436.76 and 130,974.48 is: 180,751.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,916.93 : 321,436.76 = 130,974.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,916.93/321,436.76 = 130,974.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,916.93x = 321,436.76 × 130,974.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,916.93x = 42,100,012,493.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,100,012,493.88/232,916.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,751.19

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