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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,030.02, 321,578.36 and 131,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,030.02, 321,578.36 and 131,055.44 is: 180,854.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,030.02 : 321,578.36 = 131,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,030.02/321,578.36 = 131,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,030.02x = 321,578.36 × 131,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,030.02x = 42,144,593,464.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,144,593,464.28/233,030.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,854.78

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