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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,027.40, 321,574.74 and 131,052.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,027.40, 321,574.74 and 131,052.82 is: 180,851.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,027.40 : 321,574.74 = 131,052.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,027.40/321,574.74 = 131,052.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,027.40x = 321,574.74 × 131,052.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,027.40x = 42,143,276,517.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,143,276,517.77/233,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,851.16

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