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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,271.90, 321,925.46 and 131,303.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,271.90, 321,925.46 and 131,303.94 is: 181,205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,271.90 : 321,925.46 = 131,303.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,271.90/321,925.46 = 131,303.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,271.90x = 321,925.46 × 131,303.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,271.90x = 42,270,081,284.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,270,081,284.31/233,271.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,205.20

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