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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,335.01, 321,985.62 and 131,355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,335.01, 321,985.62 and 131,355.20 is: 181,260.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,335.01 : 321,985.62 = 131,355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,335.01/321,985.62 = 131,355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,335.01x = 321,985.62 × 131,355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,335.01x = 42,294,485,512.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,294,485,512.22/233,335.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,260.78

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