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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,272.40, 321,926.15 and 131,304.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,272.40, 321,926.15 and 131,304.44 is: 181,205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,272.40 : 321,926.15 = 131,304.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,272.40/321,926.15 = 131,304.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,272.40x = 321,926.15 × 131,304.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,272.40x = 42,270,332,847.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,270,332,847.11/233,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,205.89

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