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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,281.68, 321,848.28 and 131,286.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,281.68, 321,848.28 and 131,286.48 is: 181,130.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,281.68 : 321,848.28 = 131,286.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,281.68/321,848.28 = 131,286.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,281.68x = 321,848.28 × 131,286.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,281.68x = 42,254,327,775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,254,327,775.25/233,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,130.07

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