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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,924.22, 321,433.47 and 130,950.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,924.22, 321,433.47 and 130,950.12 is: 180,710.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,924.22 : 321,433.47 = 130,950.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,924.22/321,433.47 = 130,950.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,924.22x = 321,433.47 × 130,950.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,924.22x = 42,091,751,468.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,091,751,468.52/232,924.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,710.07

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