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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,087.17, 321,569.19 and 131,089.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,087.17, 321,569.19 and 131,089.23 is: 180,851.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,087.17 : 321,569.19 = 131,089.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,087.17/321,569.19 = 131,089.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,087.17x = 321,569.19 × 131,089.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,087.17x = 42,154,256,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,154,256,853.38/233,087.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,851.90

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