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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,917.68, 321,437.80 and 130,975.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,917.68, 321,437.80 and 130,975.23 is: 180,752.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,917.68 : 321,437.80 = 130,975.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,917.68/321,437.80 = 130,975.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,917.68x = 321,437.80 × 130,975.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,917.68x = 42,100,389,785.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,100,389,785.69/232,917.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,752.23

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