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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,207.96, 321,823.19 and 131,233.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,207.96, 321,823.19 and 131,233.35 is: 181,099.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,207.96 : 321,823.19 = 131,233.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,207.96/321,823.19 = 131,233.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,207.96x = 321,823.19 × 131,233.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,207.96x = 42,233,934,675.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,233,934,675.22/233,207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,099.89

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