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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,539.92, 322,218.41 and 131,529.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,539.92, 322,218.41 and 131,529.70 is: 181,473.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,539.92 : 322,218.41 = 131,529.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,539.92/322,218.41 = 131,529.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,539.92x = 322,218.41 × 131,529.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,539.92x = 42,381,291,656.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,381,291,656.68/233,539.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,473.44

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