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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,922.27, 321,444.14 and 130,979.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,922.27, 321,444.14 and 130,979.83 is: 180,758.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,922.27 : 321,444.14 = 130,979.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,922.27/321,444.14 = 130,979.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,922.27x = 321,444.14 × 130,979.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,922.27x = 42,102,696,549.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,102,696,549.58/232,922.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,758.57

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