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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,789.58, 322,623.14 and 131,814.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,789.58, 322,623.14 and 131,814.14 is: 181,899.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,789.58 : 322,623.14 = 131,814.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,789.58/322,623.14 = 131,814.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,789.58x = 322,623.14 × 131,814.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,789.58x = 42,526,289,471.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,526,289,471.01/233,789.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,899.85

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