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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,327.73, 321,988.59 and 131,352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,327.73, 321,988.59 and 131,352.96 is: 181,265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,327.73 : 321,988.59 = 131,352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,327.73/321,988.59 = 131,352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,327.73x = 321,988.59 × 131,352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,327.73x = 42,294,154,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,294,154,382.73/233,327.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,265.01

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