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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,444.05, 322,148.55 and 131,469.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,444.05, 322,148.55 and 131,469.10 is: 181,424.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,444.05 : 322,148.55 = 131,469.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,444.05/322,148.55 = 131,469.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,444.05x = 322,148.55 × 131,469.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,444.05x = 42,352,579,934.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,352,579,934.81/233,444.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,424.97

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