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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,989.27, 321,521.58 and 131,014.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,989.27, 321,521.58 and 131,014.83 is: 180,798.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,989.27 : 321,521.58 = 131,014.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,989.27/321,521.58 = 131,014.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,989.27x = 321,521.58 × 131,014.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,989.27x = 42,124,095,145.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,124,095,145.03/232,989.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,798.43

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