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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,546.16, 322,294.68 and 131,572.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,546.16, 322,294.68 and 131,572.84 is: 181,571.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,546.16 : 322,294.68 = 131,572.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,546.16/322,294.68 = 131,572.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,546.16x = 322,294.68 × 131,572.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,546.16x = 42,405,226,364.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,405,226,364.49/233,546.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,571.07

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