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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,583.41, 322,323.96 and 131,625.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,583.41, 322,323.96 and 131,625.47 is: 181,631.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,583.41 : 322,323.96 = 131,625.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,583.41/322,323.96 = 131,625.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,583.41x = 322,323.96 × 131,625.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,583.41x = 42,426,042,727.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,426,042,727.26/233,583.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,631.23

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