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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,546.77, 322,295.53 and 131,573.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,546.77, 322,295.53 and 131,573.45 is: 181,571.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,546.77 : 322,295.53 = 131,573.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,546.77/322,295.53 = 131,573.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,546.77x = 322,295.53 × 131,573.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,546.77x = 42,405,532,861.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,405,532,861.27/233,546.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,571.91

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