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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,798.58, 322,635.56 and 131,823.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,798.58, 322,635.56 and 131,823.14 is: 181,912.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,798.58 : 322,635.56 = 131,823.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,798.58/322,635.56 = 131,823.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,798.58x = 322,635.56 × 131,823.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,798.58x = 42,530,830,322.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,530,830,322.56/233,798.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,912.27

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