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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,274.41, 321,928.92 and 131,306.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,274.41, 321,928.92 and 131,306.45 is: 181,208.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,274.41 : 321,928.92 = 131,306.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,274.41/321,928.92 = 131,306.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,274.41x = 321,928.92 × 131,306.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,274.41x = 42,271,343,637.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,271,343,637.53/233,274.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,208.66

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