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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,919.19, 321,439.88 and 130,976.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,919.19, 321,439.88 and 130,976.74 is: 180,754.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,919.19 : 321,439.88 = 130,976.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,919.19/321,439.88 = 130,976.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,919.19x = 321,439.88 × 130,976.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,919.19x = 42,101,147,588.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,101,147,588.39/232,919.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,754.31

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