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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,913, 322,799.42 and 131,938.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,913, 322,799.42 and 131,938.12 is: 182,074.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,913 : 322,799.42 = 131,938.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,913/322,799.42 = 131,938.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,913x = 322,799.42 × 131,938.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,913x = 42,589,548,611.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,589,548,611.89/233,913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,074.31

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