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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,207.22, 321,823.32 and 131,232.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,207.22, 321,823.32 and 131,232.26 is: 181,099.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,207.22 : 321,823.32 = 131,232.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,207.22/321,823.32 = 131,232.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,207.22x = 321,823.32 × 131,232.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,207.22x = 42,233,601,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,233,601,604.30/233,207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,099.03

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