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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,511.72, 322,227.90 and 131,532.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,511.72, 322,227.90 and 131,532.72 is: 181,504.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,511.72 : 322,227.90 = 131,532.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,511.72/322,227.90 = 131,532.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,511.72x = 322,227.90 × 131,532.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,511.72x = 42,383,512,146.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,383,512,146.89/233,511.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,504.86

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