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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,119.41, 321,701.72 and 131,144.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,119.41, 321,701.72 and 131,144.55 is: 180,977.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,119.41 : 321,701.72 = 131,144.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,119.41/321,701.72 = 131,144.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,119.41x = 321,701.72 × 131,144.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,119.41x = 42,189,426,647.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,189,426,647.90/233,119.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,977.75

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