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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,004.24, 321,508.34 and 131,023.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,004.24, 321,508.34 and 131,023.62 is: 180,791.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,004.24 : 321,508.34 = 131,023.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,004.24/321,508.34 = 131,023.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,004.24x = 321,508.34 × 131,023.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,004.24x = 42,125,184,745.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,125,184,745.31/233,004.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,791.50

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