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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,512.72, 322,229.28 and 131,533.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,512.72, 322,229.28 and 131,533.72 is: 181,506.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,512.72 : 322,229.28 = 131,533.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,512.72/322,229.28 = 131,533.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,512.72x = 322,229.28 × 131,533.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,512.72x = 42,384,015,891.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,384,015,891.32/233,512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,506.24

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