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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,182.18, 321,784.41 and 131,213.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,182.18, 321,784.41 and 131,213.31 is: 181,070.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,182.18 : 321,784.41 = 131,213.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,182.18/321,784.41 = 131,213.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,182.18x = 321,784.41 × 131,213.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,182.18x = 42,222,397,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,222,397,542.50/233,182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,070.43

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