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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,282.66, 321,940.32 and 131,314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,282.66, 321,940.32 and 131,314.70 is: 181,220.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,282.66 : 321,940.32 = 131,314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,282.66/321,940.32 = 131,314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,282.66x = 321,940.32 × 131,314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,282.66x = 42,275,496,538.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,275,496,538.70/233,282.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,220.06

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