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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,023.46, 321,569.32 and 131,048.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,023.46, 321,569.32 and 131,048.90 is: 180,845.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,023.46 : 321,569.32 = 131,048.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,023.46/321,569.32 = 131,048.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,023.46x = 321,569.32 × 131,048.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,023.46x = 42,141,305,659.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,141,305,659.75/233,023.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,845.76

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