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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,322.93, 321,991.77 and 131,352.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,322.93, 321,991.77 and 131,352.13 is: 181,269.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,322.93 : 321,991.77 = 131,352.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,322.93/321,991.77 = 131,352.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,322.93x = 321,991.77 × 131,352.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,322.93x = 42,294,305,727.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,294,305,727.03/233,322.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,269.39

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