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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,546.67, 322,295.40 and 131,573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,546.67, 322,295.40 and 131,573.36 is: 181,571.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,546.67 : 322,295.40 = 131,573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,546.67/322,295.40 = 131,573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,546.67x = 322,295.40 × 131,573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,546.67x = 42,405,489,496.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,405,489,496.28/233,546.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,571.80

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