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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,437.55, 322,139.58 and 131,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,437.55, 322,139.58 and 131,462.60 is: 181,416.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,437.55 : 322,139.58 = 131,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,437.55/322,139.58 = 131,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,437.55x = 322,139.58 × 131,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,437.55x = 42,349,306,749.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,349,306,749.71/233,437.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,416.00

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