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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,786.99, 322,619.59 and 131,811.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,786.99, 322,619.59 and 131,811.56 is: 181,896.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,786.99 : 322,619.59 = 131,811.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,786.99/322,619.59 = 131,811.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,786.99x = 322,619.59 × 131,811.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,786.99x = 42,524,989,172.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,524,989,172.30/233,786.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,896.31

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