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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,244.35, 321,873.30 and 131,269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,244.35, 321,873.30 and 131,269.80 is: 181,150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,244.35 : 321,873.30 = 131,269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,244.35/321,873.30 = 131,269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,244.35x = 321,873.30 × 131,269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,244.35x = 42,252,243,716.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,252,243,716.34/233,244.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,150.13

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