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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,406.36, 322,097.64 and 131,441.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,406.36, 322,097.64 and 131,441.82 is: 181,387.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,406.36 : 322,097.64 = 131,441.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,406.36/322,097.64 = 131,441.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,406.36x = 322,097.64 × 131,441.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,406.36x = 42,337,100,019.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,337,100,019.30/233,406.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,387.95

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