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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,028.27, 321,575.94 and 131,053.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,028.27, 321,575.94 and 131,053.70 is: 180,852.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,028.27 : 321,575.94 = 131,053.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,028.27/321,575.94 = 131,053.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,028.27x = 321,575.94 × 131,053.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,028.27x = 42,143,717,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,143,717,571.92/233,028.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,852.38

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