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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,122.52, 321,708.56 and 131,148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,122.52, 321,708.56 and 131,148.04 is: 180,984.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,122.52 : 321,708.56 = 131,148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,122.52/321,708.56 = 131,148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,122.52x = 321,708.56 × 131,148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,122.52x = 42,191,447,095.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,191,447,095.22/233,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,984.00

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