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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,298.24, 321,957.60 and 131,327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,298.24, 321,957.60 and 131,327.36 is: 181,235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,298.24 : 321,957.60 = 131,327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,298.24/321,957.60 = 131,327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,298.24x = 321,957.60 × 131,327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,298.24x = 42,281,841,639.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,281,841,639.94/233,298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,235.15

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