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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,210.21, 321,826.50 and 131,227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,210.21, 321,826.50 and 131,227.70 is: 181,092.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,210.21 : 321,826.50 = 131,227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,210.21/321,826.50 = 131,227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,210.21x = 321,826.50 × 131,227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,210.21x = 42,232,549,784.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,232,549,784.92/233,210.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,092.20

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