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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,544.53, 322,292.44 and 131,571.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,544.53, 322,292.44 and 131,571.22 is: 181,568.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,544.53 : 322,292.44 = 131,571.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,544.53/322,292.44 = 131,571.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,544.53x = 322,292.44 × 131,571.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,544.53x = 42,404,407,916.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,404,407,916.11/233,544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,568.83

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