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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,575.41, 322,312.92 and 131,617.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,575.41, 322,312.92 and 131,617.47 is: 181,620.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,575.41 : 322,312.92 = 131,617.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,575.41/322,312.92 = 131,617.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,575.41x = 322,312.92 × 131,617.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,575.41x = 42,422,011,078.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,422,011,078.71/233,575.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,620.19

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