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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,264.52, 321,933.36 and 131,328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,264.52, 321,933.36 and 131,328.16 is: 181,248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,264.52 : 321,933.36 = 131,328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,264.52/321,933.36 = 131,328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,264.52x = 321,933.36 × 131,328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,264.52x = 42,278,915,811.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,278,915,811.42/233,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,248.81

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