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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,926.92, 321,450.54 and 130,984.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,926.92, 321,450.54 and 130,984.46 is: 180,764.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,926.92 : 321,450.54 = 130,984.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,926.92/321,450.54 = 130,984.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,926.92x = 321,450.54 × 130,984.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,926.92x = 42,105,025,398.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,105,025,398.61/232,926.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,764.96

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