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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,901.83, 322,784.07 and 131,926.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,901.83, 322,784.07 and 131,926.97 is: 182,058.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,901.83 : 322,784.07 = 131,926.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,901.83/322,784.07 = 131,926.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,901.83x = 322,784.07 × 131,926.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,901.83x = 42,583,924,319.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,583,924,319.37/233,901.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,058.96

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