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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,806.44, 322,672.68 and 131,851.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,806.44, 322,672.68 and 131,851.56 is: 181,966.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,806.44 : 322,672.68 = 131,851.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,806.44/322,672.68 = 131,851.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,806.44x = 322,672.68 × 131,851.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,806.44x = 42,544,896,227.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,544,896,227.38/233,806.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,966.31

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