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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,783.93, 322,615.37 and 131,808.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,783.93, 322,615.37 and 131,808.51 is: 181,892.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,783.93 : 322,615.37 = 131,808.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,783.93/322,615.37 = 131,808.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,783.93x = 322,615.37 × 131,808.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,783.93x = 42,523,451,552.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,523,451,552.32/233,783.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,892.10

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