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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,031.02, 321,579.74 and 131,056.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,031.02, 321,579.74 and 131,056.44 is: 180,856.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,031.02 : 321,579.74 = 131,056.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,031.02/321,579.74 = 131,056.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,031.02x = 321,579.74 × 131,056.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,031.02x = 42,145,095,900.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,145,095,900.53/233,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,856.16

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