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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,546.16, 322,294.68 and 131,572.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,546.16, 322,294.68 and 131,572.83 is: 181,571.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,546.16 : 322,294.68 = 131,572.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,546.16/322,294.68 = 131,572.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,546.16x = 322,294.68 × 131,572.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,546.16x = 42,405,223,141.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,405,223,141.54/233,546.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,571.06

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