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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,112.16, 321,686.88 and 131,139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,112.16, 321,686.88 and 131,139.60 is: 180,968.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,112.16 : 321,686.88 = 131,139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,112.16/321,686.88 = 131,139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,112.16x = 321,686.88 × 131,139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,112.16x = 42,185,888,768.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,185,888,768.45/233,112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,968.20

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