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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,546.14, 322,294.66 and 131,572.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,546.14, 322,294.66 and 131,572.82 is: 181,571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,546.14 : 322,294.66 = 131,572.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,546.14/322,294.66 = 131,572.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,546.14x = 322,294.66 × 131,572.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,546.14x = 42,405,217,287.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,405,217,287.14/233,546.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,571.05

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