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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,059.91, 321,632.24 and 131,090.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,059.91, 321,632.24 and 131,090.10 is: 180,909.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,059.91 : 321,632.24 = 131,090.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,059.91/321,632.24 = 131,090.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,059.91x = 321,632.24 × 131,090.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,059.91x = 42,162,801,849.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,162,801,849.37/233,059.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,909.72

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