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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,273.91, 321,928.23 and 131,305.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,273.91, 321,928.23 and 131,305.95 is: 181,207.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,273.91 : 321,928.23 = 131,305.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,273.91/321,928.23 = 131,305.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,273.91x = 321,928.23 × 131,305.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,273.91x = 42,271,092,071.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,271,092,071.97/233,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,207.97

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