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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,849.05, 322,712.58 and 130,487.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,849.05, 322,712.58 and 130,487.61 is: 180,073.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,849.05 : 322,712.58 = 130,487.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,849.05/322,712.58 = 130,487.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,849.05x = 322,712.58 × 130,487.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,849.05x = 42,109,993,281.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,109,993,281.13/233,849.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,073.40

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