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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,912.88, 322,780.28 and 131,932.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,912.88, 322,780.28 and 131,932.72 is: 182,056.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,912.88 : 322,780.28 = 131,932.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,912.88/322,780.28 = 131,932.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,912.88x = 322,780.28 × 131,932.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,912.88x = 42,585,280,302.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,585,280,302.76/233,912.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,056.16

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