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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,230.56, 321,874.46 and 131,265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,230.56, 321,874.46 and 131,265.79 is: 181,155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,230.56 : 321,874.46 = 131,265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,230.56/321,874.46 = 131,265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,230.56x = 321,874.46 × 131,265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,230.56x = 42,251,105,209.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,251,105,209.23/233,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,155.95

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