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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,722.26, 322,638.39 and 181,921.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,722.26, 322,638.39 and 181,921.95 is: 251,131.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,722.26 : 322,638.39 = 181,921.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,722.26/322,638.39 = 181,921.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,722.26x = 322,638.39 × 181,921.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,722.26x = 58,695,005,053.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,695,005,053.66/233,722.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,131.43

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