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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,597.84, 322,371.72 and 131,624.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,597.84, 322,371.72 and 131,624.51 is: 181,645.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,597.84 : 322,371.72 = 131,624.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,597.84/322,371.72 = 131,624.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,597.84x = 322,371.72 × 131,624.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,597.84x = 42,432,018,071.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,432,018,071.00/233,597.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,645.60

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