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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,531.78, 322,293.36 and 131,577.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,531.78, 322,293.36 and 131,577.18 is: 181,587.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,531.78 : 322,293.36 = 131,577.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,531.78/322,293.36 = 131,577.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,531.78x = 322,293.36 × 131,577.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,531.78x = 42,406,451,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,406,451,441.52/233,531.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,587.50

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