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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,032.52, 321,581.80 and 131,057.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,032.52, 321,581.80 and 131,057.96 is: 180,858.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,032.52 : 321,581.80 = 131,057.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,032.52/321,581.80 = 131,057.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,032.52x = 321,581.80 × 131,057.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,032.52x = 42,145,854,681.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,145,854,681.13/233,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,858.25

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