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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,924.16, 321,446.74 and 130,981.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,924.16, 321,446.74 and 130,981.70 is: 180,761.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,924.16 : 321,446.74 = 130,981.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,924.16/321,446.74 = 130,981.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,924.16x = 321,446.74 × 130,981.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,924.16x = 42,103,639,809.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,103,639,809.75/232,924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,761.15

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