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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,551.76, 322,234.77 and 131,541.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,551.76, 322,234.77 and 131,541.58 is: 181,489.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,551.76 : 322,234.77 = 131,541.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,551.76/322,234.77 = 131,541.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,551.76x = 322,234.77 × 131,541.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,551.76x = 42,387,270,776.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,387,270,776.74/233,551.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,489.84

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