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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,086.02, 321,655.50 and 131,103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,086.02, 321,655.50 and 131,103.78 is: 180,921.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,086.02 : 321,655.50 = 131,103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,086.02/321,655.50 = 131,103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,086.02x = 321,655.50 × 131,103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,086.02x = 42,170,251,907.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,170,251,907.79/233,086.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,921.41

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