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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,247.62, 321,883.06 and 131,275.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,247.62, 321,883.06 and 131,275.10 is: 181,160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,247.62 : 321,883.06 = 131,275.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,247.62/321,883.06 = 131,275.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,247.62x = 321,883.06 × 131,275.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,247.62x = 42,255,230,889.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,255,230,889.81/233,247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,160.39

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