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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,226.49, 321,849.66 and 131,252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,226.49, 321,849.66 and 131,252.14 is: 181,126.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,226.49 : 321,849.66 = 131,252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,226.49/321,849.66 = 131,252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,226.49x = 321,849.66 × 131,252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,226.49x = 42,243,455,024.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,243,455,024.02/233,226.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,126.32

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