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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,448.89, 322,156.04 and 131,474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,448.89, 322,156.04 and 131,474.54 is: 181,432.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,448.89 : 322,156.04 = 131,474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,448.89/322,156.04 = 131,474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,448.89x = 322,156.04 × 131,474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,448.89x = 42,355,317,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,355,317,315.24/233,448.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,432.94

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