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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,354.45, 322,004.49 and 131,378.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,354.45, 322,004.49 and 131,378.06 is: 181,287.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,354.45 : 322,004.49 = 131,378.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,354.45/322,004.49 = 131,378.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,354.45x = 322,004.49 × 131,378.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,354.45x = 42,304,325,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,304,325,207.49/233,354.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,287.84

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