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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,827.97, 322,685.98 and 131,858.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,827.97, 322,685.98 and 131,858.28 is: 181,966.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,827.97 : 322,685.98 = 131,858.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,827.97/322,685.98 = 131,858.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,827.97x = 322,685.98 × 131,858.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,827.97x = 42,548,817,973.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,548,817,973.27/233,827.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,966.34

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