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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,271.96, 321,902.10 and 131,301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,271.96, 321,902.10 and 131,301.78 is: 181,189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,271.96 : 321,902.10 = 131,301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,271.96/321,902.10 = 131,301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,271.96x = 321,902.10 × 131,301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,271.96x = 42,266,318,715.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,266,318,715.74/233,271.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,189.02

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