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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,014.47, 321,556.89 and 131,039.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,014.47, 321,556.89 and 131,039.90 is: 180,833.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,014.47 : 321,556.89 = 131,039.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,014.47/321,556.89 = 131,039.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,014.47x = 321,556.89 × 131,039.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,014.47x = 42,136,782,709.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,136,782,709.91/233,014.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,833.33

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