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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,772.89, 322,590.40 and 131,801.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,772.89, 322,590.40 and 131,801.99 is: 181,877.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,772.89 : 322,590.40 = 131,801.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,772.89/322,590.40 = 131,801.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,772.89x = 322,590.40 × 131,801.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,772.89x = 42,518,054,732.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,518,054,732.44/233,772.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,877.61

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