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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,912, 322,798.04 and 131,937.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,912, 322,798.04 and 131,937.12 is: 182,072.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,912 : 322,798.04 = 131,937.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,912/322,798.04 = 131,937.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,912x = 322,798.04 × 131,937.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,912x = 42,589,043,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,589,043,739.24/233,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,072.93

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