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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,552.26, 322,303.11 and 131,578.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,552.26, 322,303.11 and 131,578.96 is: 181,579.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,552.26 : 322,303.11 = 131,578.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,552.26/322,303.11 = 131,578.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,552.26x = 322,303.11 × 131,578.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,552.26x = 42,408,308,018.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,408,308,018.57/233,552.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,579.52

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