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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,785.06, 322,616.93 and 131,809.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,785.06, 322,616.93 and 131,809.64 is: 181,893.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,785.06 : 322,616.93 = 131,809.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,785.06/322,616.93 = 131,809.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,785.06x = 322,616.93 × 131,809.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,785.06x = 42,524,019,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,524,019,129.07/233,785.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,893.66

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