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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,918.94, 321,439.53 and 130,976.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,918.94, 321,439.53 and 130,976.49 is: 180,753.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,918.94 : 321,439.53 = 130,976.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,918.94/321,439.53 = 130,976.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,918.94x = 321,439.53 × 130,976.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,918.94x = 42,101,021,386.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,101,021,386.65/232,918.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,753.97

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