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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,026.90, 321,574.05 and 131,052.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,026.90, 321,574.05 and 131,052.32 is: 180,850.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,026.90 : 321,574.05 = 131,052.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,026.90/321,574.05 = 131,052.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,026.90x = 321,574.05 × 131,052.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,026.90x = 42,143,025,304.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,143,025,304.30/233,026.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,850.48

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