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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,440.05, 322,143.03 and 131,465.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,440.05, 322,143.03 and 131,465.10 is: 181,419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,440.05 : 322,143.03 = 131,465.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,440.05/322,143.03 = 131,465.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,440.05x = 322,143.03 × 131,465.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,440.05x = 42,350,565,653.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,350,565,653.25/233,440.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,419.45

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