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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,064.51, 321,638.63 and 131,094.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,064.51, 321,638.63 and 131,094.73 is: 180,916.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,064.51 : 321,638.63 = 131,094.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,064.51/321,638.63 = 131,094.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,064.51x = 321,638.63 × 131,094.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,064.51x = 42,165,127,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,165,127,749.23/233,064.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,916.12

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