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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,019.14, 321,563.36 and 131,044.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,019.14, 321,563.36 and 131,044.58 is: 180,839.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,019.14 : 321,563.36 = 131,044.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,019.14/321,563.36 = 131,044.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,019.14x = 321,563.36 × 131,044.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,019.14x = 42,139,135,454.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,139,135,454.59/233,019.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,839.80

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