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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,017.14, 321,560.61 and 131,042.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,017.14, 321,560.61 and 131,042.58 is: 180,837.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,017.14 : 321,560.61 = 131,042.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,017.14/321,560.61 = 131,042.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,017.14x = 321,560.61 × 131,042.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,017.14x = 42,138,131,960.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,138,131,960.77/233,017.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,837.05

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