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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,122.92, 321,679.38 and 131,144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,122.92, 321,679.38 and 131,144.94 is: 180,963.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,122.92 : 321,679.38 = 131,144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,122.92/321,679.38 = 131,144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,122.92x = 321,679.38 × 131,144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,122.92x = 42,186,622,989.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,186,622,989.34/233,122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,963.00

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