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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,513.39, 322,225.21 and 131,536.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,513.39, 322,225.21 and 131,536.01 is: 181,506.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,513.39 : 322,225.21 = 131,536.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,513.39/322,225.21 = 131,536.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,513.39x = 322,225.21 × 131,536.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,513.39x = 42,384,218,444.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,384,218,444.81/233,513.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,506.59

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