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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,427.55, 322,125.78 and 131,452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,427.55, 322,125.78 and 131,452.60 is: 181,402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,427.55 : 322,125.78 = 131,452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,427.55/322,125.78 = 131,452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,427.55x = 322,125.78 × 131,452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,427.55x = 42,344,271,308.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,344,271,308.03/233,427.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,402.20

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