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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,580.84, 322,309.26 and 131,589.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,580.84, 322,309.26 and 131,589.24 is: 181,574.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,580.84 : 322,309.26 = 131,589.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,580.84/322,309.26 = 131,589.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,580.84x = 322,309.26 × 131,589.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,580.84x = 42,412,430,568.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,412,430,568.36/233,580.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,574.96

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