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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,862.08, 322,748.80 and 131,882.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,862.08, 322,748.80 and 131,882.24 is: 182,008.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,862.08 : 322,748.80 = 131,882.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,862.08/322,748.80 = 131,882.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,862.08x = 322,748.80 × 131,882.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,862.08x = 42,564,834,701.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,564,834,701.31/233,862.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,008.28

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