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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,262.84, 321,933.58 and 131,308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,262.84, 321,933.58 and 131,308.04 is: 181,222.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,262.84 : 321,933.58 = 131,308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,262.84/321,933.58 = 131,308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,262.84x = 321,933.58 × 131,308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,262.84x = 42,272,467,399.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,272,467,399.98/233,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,222.47

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