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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,785.62, 322,617.69 and 131,810.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,785.62, 322,617.69 and 131,810.20 is: 181,894.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,785.62 : 322,617.69 = 131,810.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,785.62/322,617.69 = 131,810.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,785.62x = 322,617.69 × 131,810.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,785.62x = 42,524,301,435.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,524,301,435.89/233,785.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,894.43

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