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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,922.77, 321,444.85 and 130,980.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,922.77, 321,444.85 and 130,980.33 is: 180,759.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,922.77 : 321,444.85 = 130,980.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,922.77/321,444.85 = 130,980.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,922.77x = 321,444.85 × 130,980.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,922.77x = 42,102,952,529.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,102,952,529.80/232,922.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,759.28

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