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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,496.96, 322,245.66 and 131,542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,496.96, 322,245.66 and 131,542.44 is: 181,539.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,496.96 : 322,245.66 = 131,542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,496.96/322,245.66 = 131,542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,496.96x = 322,245.66 × 131,542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,496.96x = 42,388,980,395.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,388,980,395.81/233,496.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,539.75

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