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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,241.35, 321,869.16 and 131,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,241.35, 321,869.16 and 131,266.80 is: 181,145.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,241.35 : 321,869.16 = 131,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,241.35/321,869.16 = 131,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,241.35x = 321,869.16 × 131,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,241.35x = 42,250,734,651.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,250,734,651.89/233,241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,145.99

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