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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,655.96, 322,451.91 and 130,292.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,655.96, 322,451.91 and 130,292.54 is: 179,807.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,655.96 : 322,451.91 = 130,292.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,655.96/322,451.91 = 130,292.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,655.96x = 322,451.91 × 130,292.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,655.96x = 42,013,076,769.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,013,076,769.49/233,655.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,807.43

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