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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,383.14, 322,042.10 and 131,405.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,383.14, 322,042.10 and 131,405.96 is: 181,325.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,383.14 : 322,042.10 = 131,405.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,383.14/322,042.10 = 131,405.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,383.14x = 322,042.10 × 131,405.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,383.14x = 42,318,251,458.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,318,251,458.99/233,383.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,325.23

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