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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,514.39, 322,226.59 and 131,537.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,514.39, 322,226.59 and 131,537.01 is: 181,507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,514.39 : 322,226.59 = 131,537.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,514.39/322,226.59 = 131,537.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,514.39x = 322,226.59 × 131,537.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,514.39x = 42,384,722,191.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,384,722,191.10/233,514.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,507.97

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