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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,094.96, 321,667.92 and 131,112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,094.96, 321,667.92 and 131,112.72 is: 180,933.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,094.96 : 321,667.92 = 131,112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,094.96/321,667.92 = 131,112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,094.96x = 321,667.92 × 131,112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,094.96x = 42,174,755,927.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,174,755,927.94/233,094.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,933.80

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