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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,583.42, 322,323.96 and 131,625.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,583.42, 322,323.96 and 131,625.48 is: 181,631.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,583.42 : 322,323.96 = 131,625.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,583.42/322,323.96 = 131,625.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,583.42x = 322,323.96 × 131,625.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,583.42x = 42,426,045,950.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,426,045,950.50/233,583.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,631.24

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