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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,544.36, 322,297.90 and 131,570.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,544.36, 322,297.90 and 131,570.94 is: 181,571.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,544.36 : 322,297.90 = 131,570.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,544.36/322,297.90 = 131,570.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,544.36x = 322,297.90 × 131,570.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,544.36x = 42,405,037,663.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,405,037,663.03/233,544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,571.66

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