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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,657.59, 322,462.67 and 130,303.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,657.59, 322,462.67 and 130,303.45 is: 179,827.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,657.59 : 322,462.67 = 130,303.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,657.59/322,462.67 = 130,303.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,657.59x = 322,462.67 × 130,303.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,657.59x = 42,017,996,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,017,996,784.90/233,657.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,827.23

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