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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,920.83, 322,810.35 and 131,945.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,920.83, 322,810.35 and 131,945.97 is: 182,085.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,920.83 : 322,810.35 = 131,945.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,920.83/322,810.35 = 131,945.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,920.83x = 322,810.35 × 131,945.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,920.83x = 42,593,524,756.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,593,524,756.79/233,920.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,085.22

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