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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,018.28, 321,562.14 and 131,043.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,018.28, 321,562.14 and 131,043.71 is: 180,838.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,018.28 : 321,562.14 = 131,043.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,018.28/321,562.14 = 131,043.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,018.28x = 321,562.14 × 131,043.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,018.28x = 42,138,695,821.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,138,695,821.14/233,018.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,838.58

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