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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,015.15, 321,557.85 and 131,040.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,015.15, 321,557.85 and 131,040.58 is: 180,834.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,015.15 : 321,557.85 = 131,040.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,015.15/321,557.85 = 131,040.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,015.15x = 321,557.85 × 131,040.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,015.15x = 42,137,127,167.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,137,127,167.55/233,015.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,834.28

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