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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,030.52, 321,579.05 and 131,055.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,030.52, 321,579.05 and 131,055.95 is: 180,855.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,030.52 : 321,579.05 = 131,055.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,030.52/321,579.05 = 131,055.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,030.52x = 321,579.05 × 131,055.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,030.52x = 42,144,848,046.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,144,848,046.52/233,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,855.49

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