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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,449.89, 322,157.41 and 131,475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,449.89, 322,157.41 and 131,475.54 is: 181,434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,449.89 : 322,157.41 = 131,475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,449.89/322,157.41 = 131,475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,449.89x = 322,157.41 × 131,475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,449.89x = 42,355,819,444.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,355,819,444.75/233,449.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,434.31

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