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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,325.36, 321,986.04 and 131,350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,325.36, 321,986.04 and 131,350.32 is: 181,261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,325.36 : 321,986.04 = 131,350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,325.36/321,986.04 = 131,350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,325.36x = 321,986.04 × 131,350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,325.36x = 42,292,969,389.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,292,969,389.53/233,325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,261.78

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