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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,064.29, 321,625.53 and 131,089.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,064.29, 321,625.53 and 131,089.73 is: 180,902.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,064.29 : 321,625.53 = 131,089.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,064.29/321,625.53 = 131,089.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,064.29x = 321,625.53 × 131,089.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,064.29x = 42,161,802,280.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,161,802,280.68/233,064.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,902.03

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