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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,357.70, 322,073.83 and 135,227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,357.70, 322,073.83 and 135,227.18 is: 186,636.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,357.70 : 322,073.83 = 135,227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,357.70/322,073.83 = 135,227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,357.70x = 322,073.83 × 135,227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,357.70x = 43,553,135,782.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,553,135,782.70/233,357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,636.81

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