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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,168.72, 321,746.76 and 131,174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,168.72, 321,746.76 and 131,174.48 is: 181,006.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,168.72 : 321,746.76 = 131,174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,168.72/321,746.76 = 131,174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,168.72x = 321,746.76 × 131,174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,168.72x = 42,204,963,934.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,204,963,934.68/233,168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,006.11

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