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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,544.14, 322,291.90 and 131,570.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,544.14, 322,291.90 and 131,570.82 is: 181,568.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,544.14 : 322,291.90 = 131,570.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,544.14/322,291.90 = 131,570.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,544.14x = 322,291.90 × 131,570.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,544.14x = 42,404,209,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,404,209,893.18/233,544.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,568.29

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