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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,239.50, 321,898.86 and 131,303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,239.50, 321,898.86 and 131,303.16 is: 181,214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,239.50 : 321,898.86 = 131,303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,239.50/321,898.86 = 131,303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,239.50x = 321,898.86 × 131,303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,239.50x = 42,266,337,518.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,266,337,518.40/233,239.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,214.32

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