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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,783.46, 322,614.73 and 131,808.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,783.46, 322,614.73 and 131,808.03 is: 181,891.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,783.46 : 322,614.73 = 131,808.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,783.46/322,614.73 = 131,808.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,783.46x = 322,614.73 × 131,808.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,783.46x = 42,523,211,433.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,523,211,433.62/233,783.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,891.44

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