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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,094.43, 321,698.78 and 131,124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,094.43, 321,698.78 and 131,124.18 is: 180,967.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,094.43 : 321,698.78 = 131,124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,094.43/321,698.78 = 131,124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,094.43x = 321,698.78 × 131,124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,094.43x = 42,182,488,734.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,182,488,734.50/233,094.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,967.38

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