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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,925.92, 321,449.16 and 130,983.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,925.92, 321,449.16 and 130,983.46 is: 180,763.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,925.92 : 321,449.16 = 130,983.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,925.92/321,449.16 = 130,983.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,925.92x = 321,449.16 × 130,983.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,925.92x = 42,104,523,190.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,104,523,190.89/232,925.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,763.58

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