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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,270.90, 321,924.08 and 131,302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,270.90, 321,924.08 and 131,302.94 is: 181,203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,270.90 : 321,924.08 = 131,302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,270.90/321,924.08 = 131,302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,270.90x = 321,924.08 × 131,302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,270.90x = 42,269,579,293.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,269,579,293.86/233,270.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,203.83

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