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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,545.16, 322,293.30 and 131,571.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,545.16, 322,293.30 and 131,571.84 is: 181,569.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,545.16 : 322,293.30 = 131,571.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,545.16/322,293.30 = 131,571.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,545.16x = 322,293.30 × 131,571.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,545.16x = 42,404,722,500.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,404,722,500.67/233,545.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,569.69

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