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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,913.84, 322,778.28 and 131,955.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,913.84, 322,778.28 and 131,955.36 is: 182,085.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,913.84 : 322,778.28 = 131,955.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,913.84/322,778.28 = 131,955.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,913.84x = 322,778.28 × 131,955.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,913.84x = 42,592,324,137.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,592,324,137.58/233,913.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,085.52

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