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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,349.95, 321,998.28 and 131,373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,349.95, 321,998.28 and 131,373.56 is: 181,281.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,349.95 : 321,998.28 = 131,373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,349.95/321,998.28 = 131,373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,349.95x = 321,998.28 × 131,373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,349.95x = 42,302,060,357.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,302,060,357.48/233,349.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,281.63

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