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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,086.16, 321,567.81 and 131,088.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,086.16, 321,567.81 and 131,088.23 is: 180,850.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,086.16 : 321,567.81 = 131,088.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,086.16/321,567.81 = 131,088.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,086.16x = 321,567.81 × 131,088.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,086.16x = 42,153,755,037.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,153,755,037.88/233,086.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,850.53

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