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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,904.83, 322,788.21 and 131,929.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,904.83, 322,788.21 and 131,929.97 is: 182,063.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,904.83 : 322,788.21 = 131,929.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,904.83/322,788.21 = 131,929.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,904.83x = 322,788.21 × 131,929.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,904.83x = 42,585,438,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,585,438,861.65/233,904.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,063.10

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