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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,902.83, 322,785.45 and 131,927.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,902.83, 322,785.45 and 131,927.97 is: 182,060.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,902.83 : 322,785.45 = 131,927.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,902.83/322,785.45 = 131,927.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,902.83x = 322,785.45 × 131,927.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,902.83x = 42,584,429,164.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,584,429,164.04/233,902.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,060.34

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