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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,029.40, 321,577.49 and 131,054.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,029.40, 321,577.49 and 131,054.83 is: 180,853.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,029.40 : 321,577.49 = 131,054.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,029.40/321,577.49 = 131,054.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,029.40x = 321,577.49 × 131,054.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,029.40x = 42,144,282,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,144,282,807.47/233,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,853.93

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