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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,718, 322,524 and 131,749.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,718, 322,524 and 131,749.44 is: 181,810.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,718 : 322,524 = 131,749.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,718/322,524 = 131,749.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,718x = 322,524 × 131,749.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,718x = 42,492,356,386.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,492,356,386.56/233,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,810.37

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