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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,806.72, 322,636.22 and 131,826.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,806.72, 322,636.22 and 131,826.92 is: 181,911.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,806.72 : 322,636.22 = 131,826.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,806.72/322,636.22 = 131,826.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,806.72x = 322,636.22 × 131,826.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,806.72x = 42,532,139,163.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,532,139,163.04/233,806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,911.53

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