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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,826.78, 322,661.43 and 131,877.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,826.78, 322,661.43 and 131,877.30 is: 181,979.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,826.78 : 322,661.43 = 131,877.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,826.78/322,661.43 = 131,877.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,826.78x = 322,661.43 × 131,877.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,826.78x = 42,551,718,202.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,551,718,202.54/233,826.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,979.66

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