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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,719, 322,525.38 and 131,750.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,719, 322,525.38 and 131,750.44 is: 181,811.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,719 : 322,525.38 = 131,750.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,719/322,525.38 = 131,750.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,719x = 322,525.38 × 131,750.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,719x = 42,492,860,726.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,492,860,726.17/233,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,811.75

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