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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,575.84, 322,322.73 and 131,607.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,575.84, 322,322.73 and 131,607.32 is: 181,611.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,575.84 : 322,322.73 = 131,607.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,575.84/322,322.73 = 131,607.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,575.84x = 322,322.73 × 131,607.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,575.84x = 42,420,030,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,420,030,670.38/233,575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,611.38

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