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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,011.93, 321,553.41 and 131,037.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,011.93, 321,553.41 and 131,037.36 is: 180,829.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,011.93 : 321,553.41 = 131,037.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,011.93/321,553.41 = 131,037.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,011.93x = 321,553.41 × 131,037.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,011.93x = 42,135,509,617.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,135,509,617.80/233,011.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,829.84

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