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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,547.77, 322,296.91 and 131,574.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,547.77, 322,296.91 and 131,574.45 is: 181,573.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,547.77 : 322,296.91 = 131,574.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,547.77/322,296.91 = 131,574.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,547.77x = 322,296.91 × 131,574.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,547.77x = 42,406,038,669.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,406,038,669.95/233,547.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,573.30

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