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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,073.36, 321,631.08 and 131,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,073.36, 321,631.08 and 131,097 is: 180,908.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,073.36 : 321,631.08 = 131,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,073.36/321,631.08 = 131,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,073.36x = 321,631.08 × 131,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,073.36x = 42,164,869,694.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,164,869,694.76/233,073.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,908.15

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