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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,582.49, 322,277.13 and 131,572.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,582.49, 322,277.13 and 131,572.17 is: 181,532.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,582.49 : 322,277.13 = 131,572.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,582.49/322,277.13 = 131,572.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,582.49x = 322,277.13 × 131,572.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,582.49x = 42,402,701,335.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,402,701,335.47/233,582.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,532.02

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