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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,545.26, 322,293.45 and 131,571.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,545.26, 322,293.45 and 131,571.95 is: 181,569.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,545.26 : 322,293.45 = 131,571.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,545.26/322,293.45 = 131,571.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,545.26x = 322,293.45 × 131,571.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,545.26x = 42,404,776,570.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,404,776,570.66/233,545.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,569.84

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