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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,258.67, 321,922.89 and 131,287.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,258.67, 321,922.89 and 131,287.23 is: 181,190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,258.67 : 321,922.89 = 131,287.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,258.67/321,922.89 = 131,287.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,258.67x = 321,922.89 × 131,287.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,258.67x = 42,264,364,501.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,264,364,501.69/233,258.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,190.97

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