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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,214.69, 321,832.39 and 131,240.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,214.69, 321,832.39 and 131,240.05 is: 181,109.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,214.69 : 321,832.39 = 131,240.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,214.69/321,832.39 = 131,240.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,214.69x = 321,832.39 × 131,240.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,214.69x = 42,237,298,068.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,237,298,068.61/233,214.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,109.08

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