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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,614.23, 322,380.91 and 131,637.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,614.23, 322,380.91 and 131,637.86 is: 181,656.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,614.23 : 322,380.91 = 131,637.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,614.23/322,380.91 = 131,637.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,614.23x = 322,380.91 × 131,637.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,614.23x = 42,437,532,858.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,437,532,858.82/233,614.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,656.46

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