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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,921.91, 321,443.63 and 130,979.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,921.91, 321,443.63 and 130,979.45 is: 180,758.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,921.91 : 321,443.63 = 130,979.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,921.91/321,443.63 = 130,979.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,921.91x = 321,443.63 × 130,979.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,921.91x = 42,102,509,208.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,102,509,208.51/232,921.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,758.05

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