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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,788.58, 322,621.77 and 131,813.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,788.58, 322,621.77 and 131,813.14 is: 181,898.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,788.58 : 322,621.77 = 131,813.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,788.58/322,621.77 = 131,813.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,788.58x = 322,621.77 × 131,813.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,788.58x = 42,525,788,828.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,525,788,828.72/233,788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,898.48

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