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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,027.51, 321,574.91 and 131,052.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,027.51, 321,574.91 and 131,052.95 is: 180,851.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,027.51 : 321,574.91 = 131,052.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,027.51/321,574.91 = 131,052.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,027.51x = 321,574.91 × 131,052.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,027.51x = 42,143,339,321.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,143,339,321.24/233,027.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,851.35

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