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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,543.28, 322,290.71 and 131,569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,543.28, 322,290.71 and 131,569.96 is: 181,567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,543.28 : 322,290.71 = 131,569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,543.28/322,290.71 = 131,569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,543.28x = 322,290.71 × 131,569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,543.28x = 42,403,776,554.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,403,776,554.86/233,543.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,567.10

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