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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,512.39, 322,223.83 and 131,535.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,512.39, 322,223.83 and 131,535.01 is: 181,505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,512.39 : 322,223.83 = 131,535.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,512.39/322,223.83 = 131,535.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,512.39x = 322,223.83 × 131,535.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,512.39x = 42,383,714,701.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,383,714,701.29/233,512.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,505.21

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