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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,348.75, 321,996.61 and 131,372.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,348.75, 321,996.61 and 131,372.35 is: 181,279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,348.75 : 321,996.61 = 131,372.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,348.75/321,996.61 = 131,372.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,348.75x = 321,996.61 × 131,372.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,348.75x = 42,301,450,214.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,301,450,214.31/233,348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,279.96

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