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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,273.16, 321,927.18 and 131,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,273.16, 321,927.18 and 131,305.20 is: 181,206.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,273.16 : 321,927.18 = 131,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,273.16/321,927.18 = 131,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,273.16x = 321,927.18 × 131,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,273.16x = 42,270,712,755.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,270,712,755.34/233,273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,206.93

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