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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,848.55, 322,711.89 and 130,487.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,848.55, 322,711.89 and 130,487.11 is: 180,072.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,848.55 : 322,711.89 = 130,487.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,848.55/322,711.89 = 130,487.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,848.55x = 322,711.89 × 130,487.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,848.55x = 42,109,741,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,109,741,888.74/233,848.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,072.71

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