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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,790.62, 322,624.58 and 131,815.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,790.62, 322,624.58 and 131,815.20 is: 181,901.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,790.62 : 322,624.58 = 131,815.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,790.62/322,624.58 = 131,815.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,790.62x = 322,624.58 × 131,815.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,790.62x = 42,526,823,537.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,526,823,537.62/233,790.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,901.32

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