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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,786.74, 322,619.24 and 131,811.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,786.74, 322,619.24 and 131,811.31 is: 181,895.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,786.74 : 322,619.24 = 131,811.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,786.74/322,619.24 = 131,811.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,786.74x = 322,619.24 × 131,811.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,786.74x = 42,524,864,178.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,524,864,178.58/233,786.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,895.96

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