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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,021.46, 321,566.56 and 131,046.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,021.46, 321,566.56 and 131,046.90 is: 180,843.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,021.46 : 321,566.56 = 131,046.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,021.46/321,566.56 = 131,046.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,021.46x = 321,566.56 × 131,046.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,021.46x = 42,140,300,831.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,140,300,831.66/233,021.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,843.00

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